2020 Lexus IS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

5.5s

102 sedans (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Lexus IS: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
300 AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	260 hp	236 lb-ft	3,737 lb	139	14.4	5.5 sOnline	6-speed automatic	AWD	$41,010
IS 300 F SPORT AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	260 hp	236 lb-ft	3,737 lb	139	14.4	5.5 sOnline	6-speed automatic	AWD	$41,010
350 AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	277 lb-ft	3,737 lb	166	12.0	5.5 sOnline	6-speed automatic	AWD	$44,345
IS 350 F SPORT AWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	277 lb-ft	3,737 lb	166	12.0	5.5 sOnline	6-speed automatic	AWD	$44,345
350 RWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.6 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$42,180
IS 350 F SPORT RWD	3.5L 6-cyl	311 hp	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.6 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$42,180
300 RWD	2.0L 4-cyl	241 hp	258 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.9 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$38,560
IS 300 F SPORT RWD	2.0L 4-cyl	241 hp	258 lb-ft	N/A	N/A	N/A	6.9 sTested	8-speed automatic	RWD	$38,560

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

3 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.0L 4-cyl	2	241 hp	300 RWD	$38,560	Base	$1,600	Base
3.5L 6-cyl	2	260 hp	300 AWD	$41,010	+$2,450	$1,829	+$229
3.5L 6-cyl	4	311 hp	350 RWD	$42,180	+$1,170	$1,670	+$70

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
6-speed automatic	4	300 AWD	$41,010	5.5 s
8-speed automatic	4	300 RWD	$38,560	5.6 s

Compared with the 300 RWD: 241 hp, 24 mpg, $38,560. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Kia Stinger	GT-Line RWD	255 hp	25 mpg	$33,090	N/A
Chevrolet Malibu	Premier FWD	250 hp	26 mpg	$33,370	5.9 s
Subaru Legacy	Limited XT AWD	260 hp	27 mpg	$34,195	6.1 s
Ford Fusion	Titanium FWD	245 hp	25 mpg	$34,450	N/A
Toyota Camry	XLE V6 FWD	301 hp	26 mpg	$34,580	5.7 s
Nissan Altima	VC-T Platinum FWD	248 hp	29 mpg	$35,180	6.3 s

Cheapest 6 of 17.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2020 Lexus IS: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Kia Cadenza.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.