2021 Lexus IS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- 350 F Sport RWD, 311 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 53 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 45 of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 F Sport RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,748 lb | 166 | 12.1 | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $42,950 |
| 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 260 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,847 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 5.7 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $41,050 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,880 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.7 sOnline | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $44,950 |
| 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 241 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,715 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $39,050 |
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.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 1 | 241 hp | 300 RWD | $39,050 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 1 | 260 hp | 300 AWD | $41,050 | +$2,000 | $1,745 | +$209 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 2 | 311 hp | 350 F Sport RWD | $42,950 | +$1,900 | $1,670 | +$134 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 2 | 300 AWD | $41,050 | 5.7 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 2 | 300 RWD | $39,050 | 5.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 300 RWD: 241 hp, 25 mpg, $39,050. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $33,300 | 5.1 s |
| Chevrolet Malibu | Premier FWD | 250 hp | 26 mpg | $33,500 | 5.9 s |
| Subaru Legacy | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 27 mpg | $34,445 | 8.3 s |
| Toyota Camry | XLE V6 FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $35,070 | 7.4 s |
| Toyota Avalon | XLE FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $36,125 | 5.5 s |
| Honda Accord | Touring 2.0T Auto FWD | 252 hp | 26 mpg | $36,900 | 5.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 12.
IS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Audi A4: 0.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Lexus IS.
| Measure | 2021 Lexus IS | 2021 Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 350 F Sport RWD | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 311 hp | 261 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,748 lb | 3,726 lb |
| hp per ton | 166 | 140 |
| lb per hp | 12.1 | 14.3 |
| MSRP | $42,950 | $40,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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