The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 34,200

€ 36,600

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus IS 250 is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
56.3
71.3
79.8
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.2
183.7
106.3
183.5
183.7 in
Length
183.5 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.6 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
XE3
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
141 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
477 mi
Range
604 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
148.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data