The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 34,100

€ 51,500

€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500
ⓘ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 7.5 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
3814 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.66 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
20.34 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
43 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
734 mi
Range
720 mi
Lexus IS 220d
734 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
113.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 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
1190 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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