The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. Subaru Legacy 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13)
€ 32,500
€ 33,100
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus IS 250 is 6.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Subaru Legacy 2.5i.
Lexus IS 250
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
56.7
70.9
70.9
59.3
70.1
80.9
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
56.7 in
Height
59.3 in
107.5
180.1
108.3
186.2
180.1 in
Length
186.2 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %
General
Lexus IS 250
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
XE2
Generation
BM/BR
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
165 hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
169 lb‑ft
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
29 mpg
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
38 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
412 mi
Range
505 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
505 mi
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Environmental Impact
185.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Subaru Legacy 2.5i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
