Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2010 250 V6vsVolkswagen Jetta VI 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 2010

250 V6

208 hp2500 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2013
VS

Volkswagen Jetta VI

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 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
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
208hp155kW
200hp149kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,644mm183in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,778mm70in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,651mm104in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,538mm61in
Ground clearance-
139mm5in
Trunk volume
398L
510L
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) Facelift 2010 250 V6Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V66,400 rpm4,800 rpm6,650 rpm
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
26.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 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)Facelift 2010250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 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 2010250 V6
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 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 2010250 V6
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 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 2010250 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 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 2010250 V68.5 s
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI7.5 s

Although Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: 1.0 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 2010250 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: 0.7 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 2010250 V6
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
774 km
481 mi
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
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 2010250 V6
208 hp
155 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.5 s
236 km/h
147 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 2010250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 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
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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 2010250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Jetta VI 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 2010250 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.5 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 2010250 V6
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 2010250 V6VolkswagenJetta VI2.0 TSI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,644 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 2010 250 V6Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Volkswagen Jetta VI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 28 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 112 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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