The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

€ 31,700
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) Lexus IS 220d
€ 30,400
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
70.9
70.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.16 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)

General

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
721 mi
Range
925 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data