2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross vs. 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross
To start off, both 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross and 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross weights approximately 34 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross. 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross has automatic transmission and 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross has manual transmission. 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus IS 200 SportCross | 2005 Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross | |
| Make | Lexus | Lexus |
| Model | IS | IS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
