Car comparison

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10vsPorsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus LFA

4.8 V10

560 hp4805 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2010-2012
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Turbo S 3.8

560 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.1 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    227 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    701 km
    436 mi
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    560 hp
    418 kW
  • Lightest
    1,590 kg
    3,505 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    352 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLFA4.8 V10Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560hp418kW
560hp418kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
318 km/h
198 mph
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
44.2s99% target: 315 km/h / 196 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.1s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
10.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
436Nm/t292lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
372km231mi
Calculated
701km436mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,805cc293cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,505mm177in
4,506mm177in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,265mm50in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,605mm103in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,580mm62in
1,539mm61in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,590mm63in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
375L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
68L
CO2 emissions
379g/km
227g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLFA4.8 V108,700 rpm7,000 rpm9,000 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.86,500-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLFA4.8 V10Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
8.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
38.4 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
318 km/h
198 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
10.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
222 km/h
138 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
318 km/h
198 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V103.7 s
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.83.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 9.9 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLFA4.8 V10
372 km
231 mi
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
701 km
436 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLFA4.8 V10
560 hp
418 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
560 hp
418 kW
3.1 s
318 km/h
198 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
318 km/h
198 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
3.7 s
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
3.1 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLFA4.8 V10Porsche911 (991)Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
560 hp
418 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
318 km/h
198 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,505 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,265 mm
49.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,506 mm
177.4 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
372 km
231 mi
701 km
436 mi
CO2 score
379 g/km
227 g/km
Trunk score
-
375 L
13.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 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 LFA 4.8 V10Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8
Consumption19.6 L/100 km12 mpg US14.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km34.30 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi55.20 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,940 L777 US gal647 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,145 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 9.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 329 km (204 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 152 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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