The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 32,500
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) Lexus IS 250
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
70.9 in
Width
72 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

General

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
XE2
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
412 mi
Range
853 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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