Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Lexus IS XE10?

1997–2006 vs 1999–2005 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 156 932 (156) 4,441 mm, IS XE10 4,400 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: 156 932 (156) 378 l, IS XE10 400 l.
Lowest consumption: 156 932 (156) 5.7 l/100 km, IS XE10 9.3 l/100 km.
Power: 156 932 (156) 85–129 kW, IS XE10 114–160 kW.
Standard equipment: 156 932 (156) 18 items (156), IS XE10 20 items (S).
On Autodrom: 156 932 (156) from €10,850 (1 listing); no IS XE10 is listed right now.

Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156)1997–2006 · 5 engines · 156, Progression, Distinctive, TiSpecifications →1 listing from €10,850 →

Lexus IS XE101999–2005 · 7 engines · S, Sport, SE, Limited EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156)1997–20061 listing · from €10,850	Lexus IS XE101999–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,430 mm–4,441 mm	Length4,400 mm
Width	Width1,743 mm	Width1,720 mm–1,725 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,426 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,595 mm	Wheelbase2,670 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume360 l–378 l	Trunk volume310 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,210 kg–1,420 kg	Curb weight1,365 kg–1,540 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1997–2006	Production years1999–2005
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines7
Power	Power85–129 kW (116–175 hp)	Power114–160 kW (155–218 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.9 JTD 8V 115	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · IS 200
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.4 JTD 20V 175	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · IS 300
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levels156 · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · 156	Items in the base trim20 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Ti	Items in the top trim30 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort4 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€10,850	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Lexus IS XE10?

Length: Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) 4,441 mm, Lexus IS XE10 4,400 mm (a 41 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,595 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 378 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Lexus IS XE10?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) uses 5.7 l/100 km (1.9 JTD 8V 115); the most frugal Lexus IS XE10 9.3 l/100 km (IS 200).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) or Lexus IS XE10?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 156 932 (156) makes 129 kW (175 hp) (2.4 JTD 20V 175); the strongest Lexus IS XE10 160 kW (218 hp) (IS 300).

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