Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsHonda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

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

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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
VS

Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.4 i-VTEC

201 hp2354 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    756 km
    470 mi
  • Largest trunk
    464 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
208hp155kW
201hp150kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
234Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
31.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,725mm186in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,705mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
-
Rear track
1,535mm60in
-
Trunk volume
398L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L
CO2 emissions-
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTECPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC7,000 rpm4,300-4,400 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
31.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has 7 hp more than Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
234 Nm
173 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
1,570 kg
3,461 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
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)Facelift 2008250 V68.4 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC8.0 s

Although Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has more power, Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 0.4 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 0.5 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
714 km
444 mi
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
756 km
470 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
201 hp
150 kW
8.0 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
398 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,585 mm
180.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.4 s
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
8.0 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.4 i-VTEC
Power
208 hp
155 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
234 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
398 L
14.1 cu ft
Length
4,585 mm
180.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
756 km
470 mi
CO2 score
-
199 g/km
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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) Facelift 2008 250 V6Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 18 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 VIII Facelift 2011 2.4 i-VTEC

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 66 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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