Lexus GS 2005 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 129 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 3.9 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 GS could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Lexus GS is 16 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 405 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 25 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 159, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`125 | 2`045 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2600 | |
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