Lexus IS XE20 or Mazda RX-8 SE3P?

2005–2013 vs 2003–2012 · Sedan/Convertible vs Coupe

In short

Length: IS XE20 4,660 mm, RX-8 SE3P 4,435 mm — a 23 cm difference.
Boot: IS XE20 400 l, RX-8 SE3P 290 l.
Lowest consumption: IS XE20 5.8 l/100 km, RX-8 SE3P 11.2 l/100 km.
Power: IS XE20 110–311 kW, RX-8 SE3P 141–184 kW.
Standard equipment: IS XE20 27 items (Base), RX-8 SE3P 31 items (Challenge).
On Autodrom: RX-8 SE3P from €7,200 (1 listing); no IS XE20 is listed right now.

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

Mazda RX-8 SE3P2003–2012 · 5 engines · Challenge, Revolution, Renesis, R3Specifications →1 listing from €7,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus IS XE202005–2013no listings	Mazda RX-8 SE3P2003–20121 listing · from €7,200
Dimensions
Length	Length4,575 mm–4,660 mm	Length4,430 mm–4,435 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm–1,815 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,415 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,340 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,730 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume378 l–400 l	Trunk volume290 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,570 kg–1,805 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,390 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l	Fuel tank61 l–65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2013	Production years2003–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan, Convertible	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines5
Power	Power110–311 kW (150–423 hp)	Power141–184 kW (192–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.2–5.0	Displacement (l)1.3
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · IS 200d	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 1.3 Renesis 250 Type S
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · IS F	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 1.3 Renesis 250 Type S
Top speed	Top speed270 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Challenge
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Base	Items in the base trim31 · Challenge
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim41 · Luxury	Items in the top trim37 · Revolution
Equipment · Comfort7 · 6
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—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
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 · 7
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob—	Leather Gear Knob✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 8
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-theft3 · 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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,200

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus IS XE20 or Mazda RX-8 SE3P?

Length: Lexus IS XE20 4,660 mm, Mazda RX-8 SE3P 4,435 mm (a 225 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,730 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 400 vs 290 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus IS XE20 or Mazda RX-8 SE3P?

The most frugal Lexus IS XE20 uses 5.8 l/100 km (IS 200d); the most frugal Mazda RX-8 SE3P 11.2 l/100 km (1.3 Renesis 250 Type S).

Which is more powerful — Lexus IS XE20 or Mazda RX-8 SE3P?

The strongest Lexus IS XE20 makes 311 kW (423 hp) (IS F); the strongest Mazda RX-8 SE3P 184 kW (250 hp) (1.3 Renesis 250 Type S).

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