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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2010 250 V6vsLexus GS I 300

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

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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2010

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2013
VS

Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994

Comparison overview

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Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    774 km
    481 mi
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Lexus GS I 300

  • Highest torque
    275 Nm
    203 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    404 L
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6LexusGS I300
Power
208hp155kW
208hp155kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,120kg4,674lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,997cc183cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,965mm195in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,780mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
398L
404L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6Lexus GS I 300PowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lexus GS I 300: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusGS I3005,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6LexusGS I300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 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 2010250 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
LexusGS I300
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
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V68.5 s
LexusGS I3008.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 and Lexus GS I 300: 0.3 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 2010250 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 and Lexus GS I 300: 2.1 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 2010250 V6
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
774 km
481 mi
LexusGS I300
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 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
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 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
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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 2010250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 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 2010250 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.5 s
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.8 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 2010250 V6
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
762 km
473 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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) Facelift 2010 250 V6Lexus GS I 300
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Lexus GS I 300

  • Has 23 Nm more
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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