The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 200t
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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
3439 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.29 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

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
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
131 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 200t

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
24.92 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
45 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
836 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
1257 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data