The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
€ 37,800

€ 36,300

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
71.3
79.8
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.2
183.7
109.7
187.7
183.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.62 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
XE3
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
586 mi
Range
976 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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