The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 37,800
€ 43,200
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.32 %
General
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
XE3
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
586 mi
Range
454 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
