The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 38,600
€ 33,800
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
184.3
109.7
188
184.3 in
Length
188 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.58 %
General
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
242 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
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15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.31 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
533 mi
Range
774 mi
Lexus IS 200t
533 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
100.4 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
