The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 34,100
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) Lexus IS 220d
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 18.4 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1440
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
1800
1800
1470
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
1820
2062
1800 mm
Width
1820 mm
1800 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1440 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
2730
4585
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
2712
4769
4585 mm
Length
4769 mm
2730 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1619 kg
2075 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2140 kg
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.25 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
XE2
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2231 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
400 NM
220 NM
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d

62 mph 62
mph

136 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
9.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.94 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 220d
9.23 kg/bhp
10.94 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
51 mpg  ( 58 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
6.9 kg✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Lexus IS 220d
58 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
42 mpg
city
9.3 kg
60 mpg
motorway
5.6 kg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 kg
734 mi
Range
303 mi
Lexus IS 220d
734 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
31.5 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
113.1 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
398 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data