The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 31,700

€ 42,300

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
188
180.5 in
Length
188 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
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
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
721 mi
Range
912 mi
Lexus IS 220d
721 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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