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Compare Lexus IS vs Lexus LS

Lexus IS
2020 Lexus IS
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$38,560
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.6
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Lexus LS
2020 Lexus LS
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$75,450
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.9
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.5-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
10.8 ft³
Trunk Volume
16.9 ft³

Photos

Lexus IS
Rear Angle View
Steering Wheel
37
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Lexus LS
2020 Lexus LS Rear Angle View
2020 Lexus LS Steering Wheel
42
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.5-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
416 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
442 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
34.2 ft
18.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8.5"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/40YR18
P245/50VR19
Rear Tire
P255/35YR18
P245/50VR19
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
23 MPG
City
21 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.4 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
21.7 gallons
Cruising Range City
365.4 miles
412.3 miles
Cruising Range Highway
522 miles
651 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
184.3 in
206.1 in
Height
56.3 in
57.5 in
Max Width
71.3 in
74.8 in
Front Width
60.4 in
64.2 in
Rear Width
61 in
64.4 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
123 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
44.8 in
41 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.2 in
37.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
58.8 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.3 in
55.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
32.2 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
36.9 in
37.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.4 in
56.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
54 in
55.1 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,583 lbs
4,740 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
10.8 ft³
16.9 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Liquid Platinum
  • Nebula Gray Pearl
  • Obsidian
  • Redline
  • Ultra White
  • Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0
  • Atomic Silver
  • Caviar
  • Eminent White Pearl
  • Liquid Platinum
  • Manganese Luster
  • Matador Red Mica
  • Nightfall Mica
  • Obsidian
  • Satin Cashmere Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, F SPORT NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Chateau, F SPORT NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Rioja Red, F SPORT NuLuxe Seat Trim
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LA)
  • Black, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LB)
  • Black, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LC)
  • Black, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LG)
  • Chateau, Leather Seat Trim
  • Chateau, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LG)
  • Flaxen, Leather Seat Trim
  • Noble Brown, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LA)
  • Noble Brown, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LG)
  • Parchment, Leather Seat Trim
  • Parchment, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LA)
  • Parchment, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LG)
  • White, Quilted-Stitch Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim (LH)

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Not Available
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Optional
Rear A/C
Not Available
Optional
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Optional

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Maintenance
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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