The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 31,700

€ 40,700

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.7
70.9
70.9
58.1
72.1
82
70.9 in
Width
72.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.5
180.5
109.7
187.7
180.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
721 mi
Range
837 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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