The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 37,800
€ 44,300
€ 37,800
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 200t is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat GTE
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.3
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
110.2
183.7
109.9
187.7
183.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat GTE
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.32 %
General
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat GTE
XE3
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat GTE
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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15.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.17 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
34 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
26 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
1827 mi
Lexus IS 200t
586 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
132.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
