Engines & Power

IS 300 5-Speed Sedan

CTS Sedan

MKZ FWD

Standard Engine 3.0L 215 hp I6 3.2L 220 hp V6 2.0L 240 hp I4
Horsepower 215 @ 5800 RPM 220 @ 6000 RPM 240 @ 5500 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 218 @ 3800 RPM 220 @ 3400 RPM 270 @ 3000 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 24/DOHC 24/DOHC 16/DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2997 3175 1999
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.39 X 3.39 3.44 X 3.46 3.44 X 3.27
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type/System Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/SEFI Gasoline/DI
Turbocharger No No Yes
Supercharger No No No

Transmissions

IS 300 5-Speed Sedan

CTS Sedan

MKZ FWD

Standard Transmission 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 5-Speed Manual Overdrive 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Payload & Towing

IS 300 5-Speed Sedan

CTS Sedan

MKZ FWD

Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 89.20 98.00 96.50
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 10.10 12.50 15.40
Standard Towing (lb.) No data 1000 No data
Max Towing (lb.) No data 1000 No data
Standard Payload (lb.) No data No data No data
Max Payload (lb.) No data No data No data
Standard GVWR (lb.) No data No data No data
Max GVWR (lb.) No data No data No data

Braking & Traction

IS 300 5-Speed Sedan

CTS Sedan

MKZ FWD

4 Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive N/A N/A N/A
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) Std. Std. Std.
Automatic Load-Leveling N/A Opt. N/A
Electronic Brake Assistance Std. N/A Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle Opt. N/A N/A
Locking Differential N/A N/A N/A
Traction Control Std. Std. Std.
Vehicle Stability Control System N/A Opt. Std.
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