The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 38,600

€ 32,600

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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
184.3
106.8
187.8
184.3 in
Length
187.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.7 %

General
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
Performance
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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15.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
15.31 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
31 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
533 mi
Range
836 mi
Lexus IS 200t
533 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
145.8 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 200t
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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