Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6vsHonda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus IS II (XE20)

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

Honda Accord VII

2.4 i-VTEC 16V

190 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    102 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    459 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Highest torque
    252 Nm
    186 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
208hp155kW
190hp142kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
220Nm162lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
67.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
158Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,665mm184in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
378L
459L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16VPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V6,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
30.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 has 18 hp more than Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
220 Nm
162 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
227 km/h
141 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V68.1 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V7.9 s

Although Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 has more power, Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
663 km
412 mi
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
227 km/h
141 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.1 s
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6HondaAccord VII2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Power
208 hp
155 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
220 Nm
162 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
459 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Honda Accord VII 2.4 i-VTEC 16V

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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