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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

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

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF)

2.4 GDI

201 hp2359 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Lightest
    1,458 kg
    3,214 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Highest torque
    252 Nm
    186 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
208hp155kW
201hp150kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,458kg3,214lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,359cc144cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
398L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions-
191g/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 V6Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI6,300 rpm4,250 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
33.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
149 km/h
93 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has 7 hp more than Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
250 Nm
184 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
1,458 kg
3,214 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 0.1 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 1.1 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
714 km
444 mi
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
875 km
544 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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)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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.4 s
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.5 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
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
-
191 g/km
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Is 167 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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