The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,700
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) Lexus IS 220d
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (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.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 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 DSG (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 DSG (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
3530 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.87 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (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 dual clutch 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
131 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
721 mi
Range
836 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
1232 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data