Lexus IS 2016 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus IS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo Giulia) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 95 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulia, but torque is 100 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulia. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 4.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Lexus IS is 4 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 480 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.2 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Giulia. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`125 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 20 400 | |
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