Lexus IS

1998 – 2005 Japan

The Lexus IS was in production from 1998 to 2005. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 155 to 213 hp.

Body styleNot specified

Production1998 – 2005

Variants5

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power155 – 213 hp

0–100 km/h8.2 – 9.5 s

Top speed215 – 230 km/h

Fuel economy9.8 – 10.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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Opel Frontera1998 – 2004 up to205 hp

Volkswagen Jetta / Vento / Bora1998 – 2005 up to204 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
200 6MT RWD (155 HP) 2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	155 hp	9.5 s	215	6-Speed manual
220d 6AT RWD (177 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Diesel	177 hp	9.2 s	216	6-speed automatic
250 6AT RWD (207 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	207 hp	8.5 s	225	6-speed automatic
250 6MT RWD (207 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	207 hp	8.7 s	220	6-Speed manual
300 5AT RWD (215 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	213 hp	8.2 s	230	5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 1988 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 114 KW @ 6200 RPM155 HP @ 6200 RPM153 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM195 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 133.6 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/45ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2987.3 lbs (1355 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4034.4 lbs (1830 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 233 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2231 cm3 (136 ci)
Power: 130.2 KW @ 3600 RPM177 HP @ 3600 RPM175 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM400 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/45ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4310 lbs (1955 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 256 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2231 cm3 (136 ci)
Power: 152.2 KW @ 6400 RPM207 HP @ 6400 RPM204 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 186 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM252 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/45ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4310 lbs (1955 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 256 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 2231 cm3 (136 ci)
Power: 152.2 KW @ 6400 RPM207 HP @ 6400 RPM204 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque: 186 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM252 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/45ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4310 lbs (1955 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 256 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L6
Displacement: 2997 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 157 KW @ 5800 RPM213 HP @ 5800 RPM211 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 212 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM288 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 142.9 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 215/45ZR17

Dimensions

Length: 173.2 in (4399 mm)
Width: 67.7 in (1720 mm)
Height: 55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track: 59/58.3 in (1,499/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase: 105.1 in (2670 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 14.1 cuFT (399 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.28

Weight

Unladen Weight: 3251.8 lbs (1475 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 4310 lbs (1955 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 256 g/km

Length4,399 mm

Width1,720 mm

Height1,420 mm

Wheelbase2,670 mm

Curb weight1,355 – 1,475 kg

Torque195 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.