Lexus IS vs Alfa Romeo Giulia
Overview | |
Years produced1962-1978 | Years produced2001-2025 |
MSRP$43,995 | MSRP$39,125 |
Listings1158 | Listings4475 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryEnthusiasts are the target audience for Alfa’s sole non-crossover. For starters, it’s a sedan in a world gone mad for SUVs. Also, crash-test ratings are nonexistent, making it a non-starter for anyone who cares about safety. But the elephant in the room is wearing a hat that says reliability and, depending on which publication or research organization is doing the reporting, all the signs point in the wrong direction. Verdict: With only a four-year/50,000-mile warranty protecting Alfa Romeo owners from potential doom, buying a Giulia is a gamble. Leasing one might be fun, as long as it spends more time in your driveway than in the shop. If only the Giulia boasted the dependability of a Toyota Camry, it could be the most desirable car in its class. | |
Reviews SummaryAfter a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. We sampled the new 2022 IS 500 in the suburbs and outskirts of Phoenix, and if you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 280 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower280 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 280 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque306 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower280 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.4 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3522 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.5 in |
Length182.8 in | Length185.4 in |
Width79.7 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload905 lbs | Maximum Payload825 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1962-1978 | 2001-2025 |
MSRP | $43,995 | $39,125 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 5.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Enthusiasts are the target audience for Alfa’s sole non-crossover. For starters, it’s a sedan in a world gone mad for SUVs. Also, crash-test ratings are nonexistent, making it a non-starter for anyone who cares about safety. But the elephant in the room is wearing a hat that says reliability and, depending on which publication or research organization is doing the reporting, all the signs point in the wrong direction. Verdict: With only a four-year/50,000-mile warranty protecting Alfa Romeo owners from potential doom, buying a Giulia is a gamble. Leasing one might be fun, as long as it spends more time in your driveway than in the shop. If only the Giulia boasted the dependability of a Toyota Camry, it could be the most desirable car in its class. | After a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. We sampled the new 2022 IS 500 in the suburbs and outskirts of Phoenix, and if you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 280 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5200 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 280 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 306 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 280 hp @ 5200 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.4 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3522 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 182.8 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 79.7 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | 825 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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