Lexus IS 2009 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 88 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, but torque is 28 NM less than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 5.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 8 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 378 litres | 405 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 27 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4400 | |
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