The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
€ 32,500
€ 34,400
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 8.5 cm shorter, 2.8 cm narrower and 1.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V.
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
1440
1800
1800
1422
1828
1975
1800 mm
Width
1828 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1440 mm
Height
1422 mm
2730
4575
2700
4660
4575 mm
Length
4660 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.6 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
XE2
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
2198 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
182 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
230 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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8.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.35 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
8.02 kg/bhp
8.35 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 250
29 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
No data
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
412 mi
Range
473 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 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).
174.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
231 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
218 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
405 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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