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Background grid Lexus IS Sedan 2005-2013 Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan 2004-2011
Spec height1 1.44 m 2 
+ 2.3 cm
1 1.417 m Spec height1
2 1.8 m Spec width2
+ 2.8 cm 1 1.828 m Spec width2
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Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan 2004 - 2011
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Alfa Romeo
159
Sedan
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Lexus IS Sedan 2005 - 2013
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Lexus
IS
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2005 - 2013
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonAlfa Romeo 159 (939) Sedan 2004 vs. Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005


Dimensions & Specifications | Alfa Romeo 159 (939) Sedan 2004 is 2.8 cm wider and 2.3 cm lower compared to Lexus IS (XE2) Sedan 2005. It offers 8% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
466 cm
+8.5
Length
457.5 cm
182.8 cm
+2.8
Width2
180 cm
197.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
141.7 cm
Height1
144 cm
+2.3
270 cm
Wheelbase
273 cm
+3
11 cm
Ground clearance3
-- cm
1505 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
405 l
+8%
Cargo volume EU4
378 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 24550
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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