The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,100
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) Lexus IS 220d
€ 37,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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 (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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 (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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
3638 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.12 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
754 mi
Lexus IS 220d
734 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
113.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1235 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data