Lexus GS 2000 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 219 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 99 HP more power than Alfa Romeo 159, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Alfa Romeo 159. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 5.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo 159 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 6.1 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 915 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 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: | 4.80 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
| Lexus GS is 14 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 159, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 405 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 110 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2600 | |
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