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Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsSeat Exeo 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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2010
VS

Seat Exeo

2.0 TSI

211 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2010-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,014 km
    630 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
208hp155kW
211hp157kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
66.6s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
1,014km630mi
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
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 TSIPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Seat Exeo 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI4,600-6,000 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
24.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
162 km/h
100 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 TSI
211 hp
157 kW

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI has 3 hp more than Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 and Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI: 3 hp (2 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 TSI
320 Nm
236 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
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
1,505 kg
3,318 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
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 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 V68.1 s
SeatExeo2.0 TSI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 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 2008250 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 2.8 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
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
670 km
416 mi
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
1,014 km
630 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
8.1 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
211 hp
157 kW
7.1 s
244 km/h
152 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/h8.1 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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/h8.1 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
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Seat Exeo 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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.1 s
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 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
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
SeatExeo2.0 TSI
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6SeatExeo2.0 TSI
Power
208 hp
155 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
670 km
416 mi
1,014 km
630 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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 TSI
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Exeo 2.0 TSI

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 344 km (214 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 62 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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