The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 34,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
70.9 in
Width
72 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
180.5 in
Length
183.5 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.31 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

General

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
XE2
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
639 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
139.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data