2012 Lexus IS vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Lexus IS would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 999 kg more than 2012 Lexus IS.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus IS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus IS | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | IS | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 416 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2731 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
