2022 Lexus IS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.4s
- 500 F Sport Performance RWD, 472 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 32% of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: top 25% of 90 sedans (2022).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 F Sport Launch Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,891 lb | N/A | N/A | 4.3 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $67,400 |
| 500 F Sport Performance RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $56,850 |
| 500 F Sport Performance Premium RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $61,350 |
| IS 500 F SPORT Performance Launch Edition RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $67,400 |
| 350 F SPORT AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,880 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $45,550 |
| 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 | $43,550 |
| 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 260 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,847 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $41,125 |
| 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 241 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,715 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $39,125 |
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
4 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 | $39,125 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 1 | 260 hp | 300 AWD | $41,125 | +$2,000 | $1,745 | +$209 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 2 | 311 hp | 350 F Sport RWD | $43,550 | +$2,425 | $1,670 | +$134 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 3 | 472 hp | 500 F Sport Performance RWD | $56,850 | +$13,300 | $1,920 | +$384 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 6 | 300 RWD | $39,125 | 4.3 s |
| 6-speed automatic | 2 | 300 AWD | $41,125 | 5.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 300 RWD: 241 hp, 25 mpg, $39,125. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | Premier FWD | 250 hp | 26 mpg | $33,500 | 5.9 s |
| Honda Accord | Sport 2.0T Auto FWD | 252 hp | 26 mpg | $33,660 | 6.1 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $33,750 | 5.7 s |
| Subaru Legacy | Limited XT AWD | 260 hp | 27 mpg | $34,995 | 5.9 s |
| Toyota Camry | XLE V6 FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $35,720 | 5.6 s |
| BMW 2 Series | 230i RWD | 255 hp | 29 mpg | $36,350 | 5.5 s |
Cheapest 6 of 12.
IS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Volvo S60: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Lexus IS.
| Measure | 2022 Lexus IS | 2022 Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 500 F Sport Performance RWD | T8 Polestar Engineered AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 4.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 472 hp | 415 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,891 lb | 4,468 lb |
| hp per ton | 243 | 186 |
| lb per hp | 8.2 | 10.8 |
| MSRP | $56,850 | $64,800 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree