Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6vsVolkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

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

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2005-2006

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,526 kg
    3,364 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    527 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
208hp155kW
200hp149kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,526kg3,364lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
65.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.4s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
154Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
663km412mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
1,984cc121cu 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 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI: 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 V2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.4 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
158 km/h
98 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 V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 8 hp (6 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 V2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 V2.0 TFSI
1,526 kg
3,364 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 V2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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 V2.0 TFSI7.2 s

Although Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 0.9 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 V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6: 1.8 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 V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 V2.0 TFSI
688 km
427 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 V2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
233 km/h
145 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 V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 V2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI 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 V2.0 TFSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
7.2 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 V2.0 TFSI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6VolkswagenJetta V2.0 TFSI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,526 kg
3,364 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
688 km
427 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
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

Volkswagen Jetta V 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 109 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 24 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 149 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • 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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