The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 31,700
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) Lexus IS 220d
€ 34,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
70.9
70.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
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 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.49 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

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

Performance

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
721 mi
Range
821 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data