Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Lexus ES XV20?

1998–2007 vs 1996–2001 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: 166 936 (166) 4,720 mm, ES XV20 4,831 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: 166 936 (166) 500 l, ES XV20 396 l.
Lowest consumption: 166 936 (166) 6.9 l/100 km, ES XV20 10 l/100 km.
Power: 166 936 (166) 100–162 kW, ES XV20 147–154 kW.
Standard equipment: 166 936 (166) 29 items (Progression), ES XV20 24 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166)1998–2007 · 4 engines · Progression, Distinctive, SuperSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus ES XV201996–2001 · 3 engines · Base, Premium Package, Platinum SeriesSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166)1998–2007no listings	Lexus ES XV201996–2001no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,720 mm	Length4,831 mm
Width	Width1,815 mm	Width1,785 mm
Height	Height1,416 mm	Height1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,620 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume396 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,430 kg–1,580 kg	Curb weight1,490 kg–1,530 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2007	Production years1996–2001
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines3
Power	Power100–162 kW (136–220 hp)	Power147–154 kW (200–209 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.5–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 2.4 JTD 20V 175	Lowest consumption10 l/100 km · 3.0 VVT-i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 3.0 V6 24V 220	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 3.0 VVT-i
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsProgression · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Progression	Items in the base trim24 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Super	Items in the top trim26 · Premium Package
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach 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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment—	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest✓	Rear Armrest—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 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✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Lexus ES XV20?

Length: Lexus ES XV20 4,831 mm, Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) 4,720 mm (a 111 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,620 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 396 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Lexus ES XV20?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) uses 6.9 l/100 km (2.4 JTD 20V 175); the most frugal Lexus ES XV20 10 l/100 km (3.0 VVT-i).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) or Lexus ES XV20?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166) makes 162 kW (220 hp) (3.0 V6 24V 220); the strongest Lexus ES XV20 154 kW (209 hp) (3.0 VVT-i).

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