Car comparison

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VvsLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

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

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Hyundai Sonata V (NF)

3.3i V6 24V

235 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

Lexus IS II (XE20)

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    304 Nm
    224 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,571 kg
    3,463 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.5 L/100 km
    17.4 mpg US
    20.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
235hp175kW
208hp155kW
Torque
304Nm224lb-ft
252Nm186lb-ft
Curb weight
1,571kg3,463lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
663km412mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
2,500cc153cu in
Length
4,800mm189in
4,575mm180in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
523L
378L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6PowerTorque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
28.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V has 27 hp more than Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V7.7 s
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V68.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V and Lexus IS II (XE20) 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
693 km
431 mi
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
663 km
412 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
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

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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.7 s
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.1 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
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6
Power
235 hp
175 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
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
Range score
693 km
431 mi
663 km
412 mi
Trunk score
523 L
18.5 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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
VehicleHyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 52 Nm more
  • Is 64 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 145 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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