| Add vehicles | 2016 Lexus IS IS 300 AWD | 2016 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SHO AWD |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$41,900 | CA$48,499 |
| Fees | CA$2,045 | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$788/month | CA$913/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.5 l V6 | 3.5 l V6 |
| Power | 255 hp @ 6,400 rpm (190 kW) | 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm (272 kW) |
| Torque | 236 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 4,800 rpm (320 N·m) | 350 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 5,000 rpm (475 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 12.6 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 594 km | 605 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 258 g/km | 237 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | standard |
| Massage seats | N/A | optional |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | N/A | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | standard |
| GPS | optional | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | optional | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45VR17 | P245/45VR20 |
| Rear tires | P225/45VR17 | P245/45VR20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,666 mm (184″) | 5,154 mm (203″) |
| Width | 1,811 mm (71″) | 1,935 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,430 mm (56″) | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm (110″) | 2,868 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,534 mm (60″) | 1,659 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,664 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) | 1,969 kg (4,341 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 306 l | 569 l |
| Fuel tank | 66 l (15 gal) | 72 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Average | 74% | 72% |
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