The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 33,200
€ 35,200
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 200d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.7
70.9
70.9
58.1
72.1
82
70.9 in
Width
72.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.5
180.5
109.7
187.7
180.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
General
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
148 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
24.05 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
46 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
792 mi
Range
695 mi
Lexus IS 200d
792 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
