The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT (14 - 18)
€ 31,700
€ 31,600
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 220d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.7
70.9
70.9
58.1
72.1
82
70.9 in
Width
72.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.5
180.5
109.7
187.7
180.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.13 %
General
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
33 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
721 mi
Range
748 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
748 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
