Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsToyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

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

Toyota Avensis III

2.2 D-CAT

177 hp2231 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2011

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
208hp155kW
177hp132kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.4s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,231cc136cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,695mm185in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
398L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
60L

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 V6Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CATPowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT: 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT3,600 rpm2,000-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
32.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
177 hp
132 kW

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 has 31 hp more than Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 31 hp (23 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
400 Nm
295 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
1,365 kg
3,009 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
230 km/h143 mph
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6 and Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT: 0.4 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
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 3.8 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
1,017 km
632 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
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
177 hp
132 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
240 km/h149 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,480 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 2008250 V6
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.5 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 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
ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6ToyotaAvensis III2.2 D-CAT
Power
208 hp
155 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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-
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 V6Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Toyota Avensis III 2.2 D-CAT

  • Has 148 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 347 km (216 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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