The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 34,100
€ 30,100
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.7
70.9
70.9
57.9
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
107.5
180.5
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 1.8 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.99 %
General
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
43 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
734 mi
Range
630 mi
Lexus IS 220d
734 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
113.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
