Lexus IS 250 0–60 Times
The Lexus IS 250 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Lexus IS 250 is the 2011 Lexus IS 250 F Sport, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.50 seconds at 89.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Lexus IS 250 is the 2014 Lexus IS 250 Sedan, which took 7.90 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 86.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Lexus IS 250 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.36 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.65 seconds at 89.04 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.10sec
2011 F Sport · stock
Average 0–60
7.36sec
Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.65sec
@ 89.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.90sec
2014 Sedan
Across 8 verified runs, the Lexus IS 250 ranges from 7.10 to 7.90 seconds 0–60, with a 7.36-second average.
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Lexus IS 250 Performance Overview
Lexus positioned the IS 250 as the entry point to the IS range for 2006 to 2014, and across 8 verified tests spanning those years, its performance stayed narrowly grouped around a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter 4GR-FSE V6 rated at 204 hp. In XE20 form (2006–2013), the car established its quickest recorded launch immediately: the 2006 Sedan reached 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and ran a 15.4-second quarter-mile at 90 mph. Later XE20 results stayed close, with the 2011 F Sport also posting 7.1 seconds to 60 mph, underscoring how little the formula changed through the generation.
The transition to XE30 for 2014 kept the same 204-hp gasoline V6 and naturally aspirated layout, but recorded times edged slightly slower overall. The 2014 F Sport managed 0-60 in 7.2 seconds, while the 2014 Sedan was the slowest tested example at 7.9 seconds. Quarter-mile performance for the full sample averaged 15.65 seconds at 89 mph, with an average 0-60 time of 7.36 seconds. Taken together, the IS 250’s record is defined by consistency rather than major performance swings, and within the tested data its final XE30 year remained close to the pace set by the earliest XE20 cars.
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Lexus IS 250 0–60 Times by Generation: XE20 to XE30
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE30 | 2014–2020 | 7.53s | 7.20s — 2014 F Sport | 4 | The XE30 generation (2014–2020) averaged 7.53 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2014 F Sport at 7.20 seconds. Output was 204 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations. |
| XE20 | 2006–2013 | 7.20s | 7.10s — 2011 F Sport | 4 | The XE20 generation (2006–2013) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2011 F Sport at 7.10 seconds. Output was 204 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations. |
XE30
2014–2020
Avg 0–60
7.53s
Fastest
7.20s
Tests
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2014 F Sport
The XE30 generation (2014–2020) averaged 7.53 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2014 F Sport at 7.20 seconds. Output was 204 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations.
XE20
2006–2013
Avg 0–60
7.20s
Fastest
7.10s
Tests
4
2011 F Sport
The XE20 generation (2006–2013) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2011 F Sport at 7.10 seconds. Output was 204 hp across 2.5L V6 configurations.
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Lexus IS 250 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 tests · 3 years
▾
2014 Lexus IS 250
4 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.53
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.80
sec
Recorded Tests
4
#03
2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 89.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 89.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,735 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 8
#04
2014 Lexus IS 250 Sedan
7.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 90.4 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 90.4 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,455 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 30 H / 21.1 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 8
#07
2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport
7.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 87.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,735 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 27 H / 22 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 8
#08
2014 Lexus IS 250 Sedan
7.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.00s
¼ mi @ 86.9 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 16.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 86.9 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- Horsepower
- 204 hp
- Torque
- 185 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,455 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.9 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #8 of 8
How we verify Lexus IS 250 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lexus IS 250 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lexus IS 250 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Lexus IS 250 performance FAQs
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The 2014 Lexus IS 250 runs from 0-60 mph in 7.2 to 7.9 seconds across verified tests. The quickest 2014 result is the RWD F Sport at 7.2 seconds, matched by the RWD Sedan. AWD versions are slower on record, with the 2014 F Sport at 7.8 seconds and the 2014 Sedan at 7.9 seconds.
The quickest Lexus IS 250 on record is the 2011 IS 250 F Sport, with a 0-60 mph time of 7.1 seconds. That stands as the model’s best verified launch result overall. Across all 8 Lexus IS 250 tests, the average 0-60 mph time is 7.36 seconds.
The fastest stock Lexus IS 250 is also the fastest overall: the 2011 F Sport at 7.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 8 recorded IS 250 tests are production-stock cars, so there is no modified result beating that figure. The fastest stock quarter-mile is 15.4 seconds at 90 mph from a 2006 Sedan.
The XE30 Lexus IS 250, covering 2014-2020, averages 7.53 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. Its quickest verified run is 7.2 seconds, recorded by the 2014 F Sport. Every XE30 IS 250 on record uses the 204-hp naturally aspirated gasoline V6.
The XE20 Lexus IS 250, sold from 2006-2013, averages 7.2 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The fastest XE20 example is the 2011 F Sport at 7.1 seconds. Like the later generation, XE20 IS 250 models on record use a 204-hp naturally aspirated gasoline setup.
The fastest XE30 Lexus IS 250 on record is the 2014 F Sport, which reaches 60 mph in 7.2 seconds. That is the best result for the third-generation IS 250. The XE30 generation’s overall average is 7.53 seconds across 4 tested cars.
The fastest XE20 Lexus IS 250 is the 2011 F Sport, with a verified 0-60 mph time of 7.1 seconds. That makes it not only the quickest second-generation IS 250, but also the fastest IS 250 overall. The XE20 generation averages 7.2 seconds across 4 tests.
In 2014 RWD form, the IS 250 F Sport and IS 250 Sedan are tied at 7.2 seconds to 60 mph. With AWD, the F Sport is slightly quicker on record at 7.8 seconds, while the AWD Sedan takes 7.9 seconds. So the difference depends on drivetrain more than trim.
Not consistently. Across all years on record, the F Sport’s best 0-60 mph time is 7.1 seconds, and the regular Sedan also reaches 7.1 seconds at its best. Average performance is nearly identical too: 7.37 seconds for F Sport tests versus 7.36 seconds for Sedan tests.
Across 8 verified Lexus IS 250 runs, the average quarter-mile time is 15.65 seconds at 89 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is a 15.4-second pass at 90 mph by a 2006 Sedan. For 2014 models, quarter-mile times range from 15.5 to 16.1 seconds.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lexus IS 250 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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