Car comparison

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10vsPorsche 911 (997) · Facelift 2008 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 (997) · Facelift 2008

Turbo S 3.8

530 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2010-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.3 s
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,585 kg
    3,494 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    268 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    588 km
    365 mi
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

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
  • Best power-to-weight
    352 hp/t
    263 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLFA4.8 V10Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
560hp418kW
530hp395kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
55.7s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.3s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
9.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
10.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
352hp/t263kW/t160hp/1000 lb
Calculated
334hp/t249kW/t152hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
442Nm/t296lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
372km231mi
Calculated
588km365mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,805cc293cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,505mm177in
4,450mm175in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,265mm50in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,605mm103in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,580mm62in
-
Rear track
1,570mm62in
-
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Max trunk volume-
105L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
73L
67L
CO2 emissions
379g/km
268g/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 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.86,250-6,750 rpm2,100-4,250 rpm7,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLFA4.8 V10Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
9.3 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
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
10.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
217 km/h
135 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 30 hp (22 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
315 km/h
196 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.83.3 s

Although Lexus LFA 4.8 V10 has more power, Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 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
LexusLFA4.8 V10
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8 and Lexus LFA 4.8 V10: 8.2 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
588 km
365 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
530 hp
395 kW
3.3 s
315 km/h
196 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
530 hp
395 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
3.3 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 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLFA4.8 V10Porsche911 (997)Facelift 2008Turbo S 3.8
Power
560 hp
418 kW
530 hp
395 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
19.6 L/100 km
12.0 mpg US
14.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Length
4,450 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
372 km
231 mi
588 km
365 mi
CO2 score
379 g/km
268 g/km
Trunk score
-
105 L
3.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
352 hp/t
263 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
334 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8
Consumption19.6 L/100 km12 mpg US14.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km34.30 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi55.20 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,940 L777 US gal647 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,145 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LFA 4.8 V10

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Porsche 911 (997) Facelift 2008 Turbo S 3.8

  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 111 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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