The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 31,700
€ 30,600
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.7
70.9
70.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.5
180.5
106.8
187.8
180.5 in
Length
187.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.04 %
General
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
XE2
Generation
B7
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 EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
721 mi
Range
283 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
