V6 Power in ES350 vs IS350
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V6 Power in ES350 vs IS350
I am curious about the V6 engine in both vehicles. The 7th generation ES runs on regular and produces 302 HP while the IS runs on premium and produces 311 HP. Is the only reason for the HP bump due to the premium gas that the IS requires or does the IS engine have higher compression? Just curious. I have a '24 UL ES350 on order and was wondering if putting in premium in that vehicle would allow the engine to produce more HP.
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I am curious about the V6 engine in both vehicles. The 7th generation ES runs on regular and produces 302 HP while the IS runs on premium and produces 311 HP. Is the only reason for the HP bump due to the premium gas that the IS requires or does the IS engine have higher compression? Just curious. I have a '24 UL ES350 on order and was wondering if putting in premium in that vehicle would allow the engine to produce more HP.
The difference between regular and premium gas is the difference in octane rating - premium's is higher. Octane rating isn't a measure of energy content; rather, it is a measure of the fuel's resistance to premature detonation (engine "knocking"). So, using premium fuel in a modern engine turned for regular gas wouldn't change anything except draining your bank account faster.
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If you check the "Compression ratio"s on the (US) Lexus web site's ES and IS SPEC comparison tables, you'll find all the V6 entries are 11.8:1.
The difference between regular and premium gas is the difference in octane rating - premium's is higher. Octane rating isn't a measure of energy content; rather, it is a measure of the fuel's resistance to premature detonation (engine "knocking"). So, using premium fuel in a modern engine turned for regular gas wouldn't change anything except draining your bank account faster.
The difference between regular and premium gas is the difference in octane rating - premium's is higher. Octane rating isn't a measure of energy content; rather, it is a measure of the fuel's resistance to premature detonation (engine "knocking"). So, using premium fuel in a modern engine turned for regular gas wouldn't change anything except draining your bank account faster.
I’ve heard all the responses to my experience from, “It’s your imagination—-placebo effect…” to Top Tier is only cleaning additives and has nothing to do with your issue, to “wasted octane and wasted money in your V-6 engine.” All I can say is that I know what I know. So take my comments as you wish. Just trying to help OP.
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If you check the "Compression ratio"s on the (US) Lexus web site's ES and IS SPEC comparison tables, you'll find all the V6 entries are 11.8:1.
The difference between regular and premium gas is the difference in octane rating - premium's is higher. Octane rating isn't a measure of energy content; rather, it is a measure of the fuel's resistance to premature detonation (engine "knocking"). So, using premium fuel in a modern engine turned for regular gas wouldn't change anything except draining your bank account faster.
The difference between regular and premium gas is the difference in octane rating - premium's is higher. Octane rating isn't a measure of energy content; rather, it is a measure of the fuel's resistance to premature detonation (engine "knocking"). So, using premium fuel in a modern engine turned for regular gas wouldn't change anything except draining your bank account faster.
Last edited by DavidZ; 12-31-23 at 08:56 AM.
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The IS is tuned differently and on the IS forum they’ll tell you it gets worse MPG and power with regular fuel. IS might have higher redline than the ES v6 maybe also I haven’t checked but that could account for higher HP.
Wife and I have 2023 IS350 and ES300h. Have driven RX350 and ES350 a few times but don’t own one.
Wife and I have 2023 IS350 and ES300h. Have driven RX350 and ES350 a few times but don’t own one.
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They’re definitely tuned and run differently. Different intake and exhaust also.
Im thankful there’s a Costco near our house so we don’t get hosed too badly filling up the IS350 with premium it’s a bit under $3 a gallon here right now. Our IS gets the same MPG in the city as my old LS430 used to get!
Im thankful there’s a Costco near our house so we don’t get hosed too badly filling up the IS350 with premium it’s a bit under $3 a gallon here right now. Our IS gets the same MPG in the city as my old LS430 used to get!
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As I always add when reading about the eternal Regular v. Premium debate, I bought my 2021 350 ES new in 2021 and always enjoyed it. However, there was frequent engine hesitation, particularly when accelerating going uphill. Long story short, I replaced air filter, checked for software downloads, test drove with service manager etc. etc. and nothing helped until, as he suggested, I switched to Premium grade Top Tier Fuels. The problem immediately and completely disappeared and has been gone since—-for over 6 months.
I’ve heard all the responses to my experience from, “It’s your imagination—-placebo effect…” to Top Tier is only cleaning additives and has nothing to do with your issue, to “wasted octane and wasted money in your V-6 engine.” All I can say is that I know what I know. So take my comments as you wish. Just trying to help OP.
I’ve heard all the responses to my experience from, “It’s your imagination—-placebo effect…” to Top Tier is only cleaning additives and has nothing to do with your issue, to “wasted octane and wasted money in your V-6 engine.” All I can say is that I know what I know. So take my comments as you wish. Just trying to help OP.
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Well, if I have a symptom and doc gives me a medication for it that stops the symptom, I’m inclined to keep taking the med and declare victory. I have no interest in discontinuing the med to prove to him and me that he got it right.
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The IS is tuned differently and on the IS forum they’ll tell you it gets worse MPG and power with regular fuel. IS might have higher redline than the ES v6 maybe also I haven’t checked but that could account for higher HP.
Wife and I have 2023 IS350 and ES300h. Have driven RX350 and ES350 a few times but don’t own one.
Wife and I have 2023 IS350 and ES300h. Have driven RX350 and ES350 a few times but don’t own one.
In the ES, I'll gladly give up some power to get to use regular fuel because in the long run, We save a considerable amount of money over the need to use premium fuel. That's a good trade off for me because if I want a sporty drive, there are better choices of cars.
Just my opinion though!
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I saw the difference in mileage between the two vehicles. The ES is slightly lighter but not enough to make that big a difference, The IS350 RWD is 3748 and the ES 350 is 3690. The EPA mileage on an IS running premium is 19-22-26 AWD and 20-23-28 RWD. An ES 350 is rated at 22-26-32 on regular. That is a relatively big mileage penalty for all of 10 horsepower on premium fuel.
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I saw the difference in mileage between the two vehicles. The ES is slightly lighter but not enough to make that big a difference, The IS350 RWD is 3748 and the ES 350 is 3690. The EPA mileage on an IS running premium is 19-22-26 AWD and 20-23-28 RWD. An ES 350 is rated at 22-26-32 on regular. That is a relatively big mileage penalty for all of 10 horsepower on premium fuel.
seeiously, gondrive a new IS359 back to back against an ES350 of any variety. No comparison and very different.
Regardless the mileage difference is probably mostly due to wheel width and weight, the IS350 FS RWD has wider rear wheels even compared to the ES FS. And much wider and heavier than the non FS ES. That leads to more rotational inertia.
The final drive ratio might also be different which would affect MPG. You’re not looking at the whole picture. And the transmission is definitely different.
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I am curious about the V6 engine in both vehicles. The 7th generation ES runs on regular and produces 302 HP while the IS runs on premium and produces 311 HP. Is the only reason for the HP bump due to the premium gas that the IS requires or does the IS engine have higher compression? Just curious. I have a '24 UL ES350 on order and was wondering if putting in premium in that vehicle would allow the engine to produce more HP.
Mine on premium.
Hers on regular.
They are the same block, but different engines in the end!
Her regular V6 is actually more practical with noticeably more bottom end torque, and her transverse mounting or whatever other factor results in a smoother idle!
My premium gasoline V6 actually lacks her bottom end punch, but my premium gasoline has more top end torque and more top end power!
Unfortunately, the longitudinal mounting or whatever other factor results in more vibrations at idle.
If I could have it my way, I would put the regular gasoline version in the base and luxury trims, while the premium gasoline engine would be used in the F Sport trim.