Car comparison

Lexus IS II (XE20) · Facelift 2008 250 V6vsVolvo S60 II 2.4 D5

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

Volvo S60 II

2.4 D5

215 hp2400 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2011-2013

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Most powerful
    215 hp
    160 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,608 kg
    3,545 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,144 km
    711 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusIS II (XE20)Facelift 2008250 V6VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
208hp155kW
215hp160kW
Torque
252Nm186lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,608kg3,545lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.2s
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
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
156Nm/t104lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
670km416mi
Calculated
1,144km711mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,500cc153cu in
2,400cc146cu in
Length
4,585mm181in
4,628mm182in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,776mm109in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
398L
380L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
68L

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 V6Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5PowerTorque
  • Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D54,000 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 2008250 V6VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
26.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
156 km/h
97 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 has 7 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 Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5: 7 hp (5 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
440 Nm
325 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,608 kg
3,545 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D57.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 and Lexus IS II (XE20) Facelift 2008 250 V6: 0.5 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
1,144 km
711 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
215 hp
160 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
215 hp
160 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.6 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 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
VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 V6VolvoS60 II2.4 D5
Power
208 hp
155 kW
215 hp
160 kW
Torque
252 Nm
186 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,608 kg
3,545 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
670 km
416 mi
1,144 km
711 mi
Trunk score
398 L
14.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 V6Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5
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 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volvo S60 II 2.4 D5

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 188 Nm more
  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 474 km (295 mi) more estimated range

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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