2026 Lexus IS 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.8s
- 350 F Sport Design RWD, 311 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 52 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 49 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 Design RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,913 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 5.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $45,500 |
| 350 F Sport RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,913 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 5.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $47,950 |
| 350 F SPORT Design AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,913 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 6.0 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $47,500 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 311 hp | 280 lb-ft | 3,913 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 6.0 sTested | 6-speed automatic | AWD | $49,950 |
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
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4 | 311 hp | 350 F Sport Design RWD | $45,500 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
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 | 350 F SPORT Design AWD | $47,500 | 6.0 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 2 | 350 F Sport Design RWD | $45,500 | 5.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 F Sport Design RWD: 311 hp, 22 mpg, $45,500. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | Type R Base Style FWD | 315 hp | 24 mpg | $46,895 | 4.9 s |
| Honda Civic Type R | FWD | 315 hp | 24 mpg | $47,395 | 4.9 s |
| Cadillac CT4 | CT4-V 4dr Sdn RWD | 325 hp | 23 mpg | $50,600 | 5.3 s |
| Audi S3 | Base Style AWD | 328 hp | 26 mpg | $52,000 | 4.4 s |
IS by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 0.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Lexus IS.
| Measure | 2026 Lexus IS | 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | 350 F Sport Design RWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.8 s | 5.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 311 hp | 280 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,913 lb | 3,622 lb |
| hp per ton | 159 | 155 |
| lb per hp | 12.6 | 12.9 |
| MSRP | $45,500 | $46,995 |
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