Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6vsVolkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

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

Volkswagen Jetta V

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
208hp155kW
170hp127kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
124hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,575mm180in
4,554mm179in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
145mm6in
-
Trunk volume
378L
527L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,500-4,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
30.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 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)250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 has 38 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 38 hp (28 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI8.1 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)250 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 2.5 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)250 V6
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
753 km
468 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
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
VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolkswagenJetta V1.4 TSI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Length
4,554 mm
179.3 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
663 km
412 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
378 L
13.3 cu ft
527 L
18.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
124 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.1 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 V6Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 12 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Jetta V 1.4 TSI

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 149 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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