Lexus IS XE10 or Lexus IS XE20?

1999–2005 vs 2005–2013 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: IS XE10 4,400 mm, IS XE20 4,660 mm — a 26 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: IS XE10 9.3 l/100 km, IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: IS XE10 114–160 kW, IS XE20 110–311 kW.
Standard equipment: IS XE10 20 items (S), IS XE20 27 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus IS XE101999–2005 · 7 engines · S, Sport, SE, Limited EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus IS XE202005–2013 · 9 engines · Base, Executive, Sport, LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus IS XE101999–2005no listings	Lexus IS XE202005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,400 mm	Length4,575 mm–4,660 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm–1,725 mm	Width1,800 mm–1,815 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,670 mm	Wheelbase2,730 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l–400 l	Trunk volume378 l–400 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,365 kg–1,540 kg	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,805 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1999–2005	Production years2005–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines9
Power	Power114–160 kW (155–218 hp)	Power110–311 kW (150–423 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.0	Displacement (l)2.2–5.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.3 l/100 km · IS 200	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · IS 200d
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.1 s · IS 300	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · IS F
Top speed	Top speed230 km/h	Top speed270 km/h
Trim levelsS · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · S	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Sport	Items in the top trim41 · Luxury
Equipment · Comfort5 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety5 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus IS XE10 or Lexus IS XE20?

Length: Lexus IS XE20 4,660 mm, Lexus IS XE10 4,400 mm (a 260 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,730 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 400 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus IS XE10 or Lexus IS XE20?

The most frugal Lexus IS XE10 uses 9.3 l/100 km (IS 200); the most frugal Lexus IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km (IS 200d).

Which is more powerful — Lexus IS XE10 or Lexus IS XE20?

The strongest Lexus IS XE10 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (IS 300); the strongest Lexus IS XE20 311 kW (423 hp) (IS F).

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