Lexus IS 2009 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 23 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 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 | 1`995 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4200 | |
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