The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 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
					Natural Gas (CNG)
				
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
						 ( 47 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
					
					combined ✽ per 100 miles
					
						15.3 lb✽
						 ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
					
				Lexus IS 220d
						47 MPGe
						6 MPGe
						VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
					33 mpg
					city
					20.2 lb
						
				49 mpg
					highway
					12.4 lb
						
				17.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					46 lb
											721 mi
					Range
					303 mi
				Lexus IS 220d
						721 mi
						303 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).
31.5 kWh
						
				Lexus IS 220d
						115.2 kWh
						31.5 kWh
						VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
					Euro 4
					Emission Standard
					Euro 5
						
				238 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					188 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
				








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