Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsSeat Exeo · Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

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 · Facelift 2011

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2011-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    137 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
208hp155kW
200hp149kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
280Nm207lb-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
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
65.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.3s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
155Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
Max trunk volume-
833L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions-
179g/km

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 Facelift 2011 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI: 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.3 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
159 km/h
99 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has 8 hp more than Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
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)Facelift 2008250 V6
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
235 km/h
146 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI7.3 s

Although Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has more power, Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 1.1 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)Facelift 2008250 V6
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 1.4 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6
714 km
444 mi
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
909 km
565 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
235 km/h
146 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeoFacelift 20112.0 TSI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
235 km/h
146 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
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
-
179 g/km
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
137 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 2008 250 V6Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

Seat Exeo Facelift 2011 2.0 TSI

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 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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