The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 14)
€ 37,800

€ 31,100

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 200t is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.2
183.7
106.8
187.8
183.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.49 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
XE3
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
586 mi
Range
797 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
797 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
109.1 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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