2023 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 36% of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: top 31% of 84 sedans (2023).
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 Performance RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | 3,891 lb | 243 | 8.2 | 4.4 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $58,270 |
| 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 | $62,770 |
| 350 F SPORT Design AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,880 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $45,160 |
| 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 | $46,410 |
| 350 F SPORT Design RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,748 lb | 166 | 12.1 | 5.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $43,160 |
| 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 | $44,410 |
| 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 260 hp | 236 lb-ft | 3,847 lb | 135 | 14.8 | 6.0 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $42,085 |
| 300 RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 241 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,715 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $40,085 |
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 | $40,085 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 1 | 260 hp | 300 AWD | $42,085 | +$2,000 | $1,745 | +$209 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4 | 311 hp | 350 F SPORT Design RWD | $43,160 | +$1,075 | $1,670 | +$134 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | 2 | 472 hp | 500 F SPORT Performance RWD | $58,270 | +$15,110 | $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 | 5 | 300 RWD | $40,085 | 4.4 s |
| 6-speed automatic | 3 | 300 AWD | $42,085 | 5.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 300 RWD: 241 hp, 25 mpg, $40,085. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $34,825 | 7.1 s |
| Toyota Camry | XLE V6 FWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $36,195 | 5.6 s |
| Subaru Legacy | Touring XT AWD | 260 hp | 26 mpg | $37,695 | 5.7 s |
| Volvo S60 | B5 Core Dark Theme FWD | 247 hp | 30 mpg | $41,300 | 6.7 s |
| Audi A4 | S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 261 hp | 27 mpg | $42,400 | 5.2 s |
| Volkswagen Arteon | SE R-Line FWD | 300 hp | 28 mpg | $43,010 | 5.7 s |
Cheapest 6 of 9.
IS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Lexus IS: 1.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Lexus IS.
| Measure | 2023 Lexus IS | 2023 Acura TLX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 500 F SPORT Performance RWD | SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package |
| 0-60 | 4.4 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 472 hp | 272 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,891 lb | 3,990 lb |
| hp per ton | 243 | 136 |
| lb per hp | 8.2 | 14.7 |
| MSRP | $58,270 | $49,000 |
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