Lexus IS (2009 – 2013) vs Ford Mustang (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Lexus IS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 300 hp. The Ford Mustang is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 227 km/h. The Lexus IS uses less fuel, from 10.7 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 1,543 kg against 1,742 kg. At 4,778 mm, the Ford Mustang is 142 mm longer than the Lexus IS.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2009 – 2013
|
Ford
Mustang
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 207 – 310 hp | 213 – 304 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 376 Nm | 325 – 434 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.8 – 8.4 s | 5.5 – 7.4 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 227 km/h | 183 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 – 10.9 L/100 km | 11.2 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,636 mm | 4,778 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,877 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,412 – 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,742 – 1,760 kg | 1,543 – 1,633 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.