The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 32,500
€ 24,900
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 250 is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
56.7
70.9
70.9
56
72
77.8
70.9 in
Width
72 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.7 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 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.25 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
XE2
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
412 mi
Range
572 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
144 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
