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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6

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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
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Lexus IS II (XE20)

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 Manual

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Highest torque
    252 Nm
    186 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    398 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 Automatic

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6ManualLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
Power
208hp155kW
208hp155kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
252Nm186lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,045kg4,508lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
29.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,500cc153cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,575mm180in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
398L
378L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
65L

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 V6 ManualLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 AutomaticPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 Manual: Power / Torque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6Manual6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic6,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6ManualLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
29.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 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)Facelift 2008250 V6Manual
208 hp
155 kW
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
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 2008250 V6Manual
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
252 Nm
186 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 V6Manual
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
1,625 kg
3,583 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 V6Manual
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 Manual and Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 Automatic: 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 2008250 V6Manual
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 Automatic and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 Manual: 0.6 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 V6Manual
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 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 V6Manual
670 km
416 mi
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6Manual
208 hp
155 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
208 hp
155 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 V6Manual
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
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
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 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 2008250 V6Manual
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
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

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 Manual 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 V6Manual
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.1 s
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.4 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 V6Manual
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
LexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6ManualLexusIS II (XE20)250 V6Automatic
Power
208 hp
155 kW
208 hp
155 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 ManualLexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 Automatic
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 Manual

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lexus IS II (XE20) 250 V6 Automatic

  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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