Lexus IS (2016 – 2020) vs Alfa Romeo Giulia (2016 – 2022): specs compared
The Lexus IS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 280 hp. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 230 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,374 kg against 1,590 kg. At 118,872 mm, the Lexus IS is 114,229 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2016 – 2020
|
Alfa Romeo
Giulia
2016 – 2022
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2020 | 2016 – 2022 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 9 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD · RWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 223 – 310 hp | 136 – 280 hp |
| Torque | 221 – 376 Nm | 330 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 8.6 s | 5.2 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 230 km/h | 209 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 7.0 L/100 km | 4.2 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,666 – 118,872 mm | 4,643 mm |
| Width | 1,811 – 52,629 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,430 – 36,322 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,819 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,590 – 1,680 kg | 1,374 – 1,530 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.