The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 37,800

€ 25,600

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 300h is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.27 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
XE3
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
No data
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
954 mi
Range
836 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
107 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data