The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200d (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 33,200
€ 44,300
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat GTE
56.7
70.9
70.9
57.3
72.1
82
70.9 in
Width
72.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.5
180.5
109.9
187.7
180.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat GTE
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %
General
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
148 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Lexus IS 200d
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat GTE
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200d
24.05 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Lexus IS 200d
46 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
37 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
792 mi
Range
1827 mi
Lexus IS 200d
792 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Lexus IS 200d
104.9 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200d
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
