Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2010 250 V6vsVolkswagen Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

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 Phaeton Long · Facelift 2010

3.0 V6 TDI

240 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2010-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,059 km
    658 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    128 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
208hp155kW
240hp179kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Gross weight
2,045kg4,508lb
2,830kg6,239lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
29.7s
Calculated
32.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
774km481mi
Calculated
1,059km658mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,903mm75in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
3,001mm118in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,630mm64in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,617mm64in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
398L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
90L

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 Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.7 s
32.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has 32 hp more than Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 32 hp (24 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
500 Nm
369 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
2,240 kg
4,938 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
237 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI8.6 s

Although Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI has more power, Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6 and Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI: 0.1 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 2010250 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6
774 km
481 mi
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
1,059 km
658 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
240 hp
179 kW
8.6 s
237 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 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 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 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 2010250 V6
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.5 s
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2010250 V6VolkswagenPhaeton LongFacelift 20103.0 V6 TDI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
2,240 kg
4,938 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
774 km
481 mi
1,059 km
658 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 2010 250 V6Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2010 250 V6

  • Is 620 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Phaeton Long Facelift 2010 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 248 Nm more
  • Has 285 km (177 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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