Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsSeat Exeo 2.0 TDI

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

Seat Exeo

2.0 TDI

170 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,207 km
    750 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
208hp155kW
170hp127kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
1,207km750mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,661mm184in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,642mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
398L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L

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 V6Seat Exeo 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI: 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI4,200 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeo2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
32.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
229 km/h
142 mph
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
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has 38 hp more than Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
350 Nm
258 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
1,455 kg
3,208 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI8.4 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 3.3 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
1,207 km
750 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.4 s
229 km/h
142 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI 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
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 V6
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TDI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeo2.0 TDI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,661 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
1,207 km
750 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) Facelift 2008 250 V6Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI

  • Has 98 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 493 km (306 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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