Alfa Romeo 159 2008 vs Lexus IS 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 208 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo 159 engine produces 88 HP less power than Lexus IS, but torque is 28 NM more than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo 159 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 9.1 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo 159 consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo 159 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo 159 is 8 cm longer than the Lexus IS, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 378 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo 159 has 27 litres more trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 159 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Alfa Romeo 159 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 7400 | |
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