The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
€ 37,800

€ 29,000

€ 37,800
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
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V 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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.68 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V 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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
No data
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
954 mi
Range
853 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V 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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V 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