The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 31,000

€ 38,900

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus IS 220d DPF is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.1
70.9
70.9
56
72
77.8
70.9 in
Width
72 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
107.5
180.1
106.3
183.5
180.1 in
Length
183.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %

General
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
XE2
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
37 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
641 mi
Range
390 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
129.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
208.4 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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