The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 34,100
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13) Lexus IS 220d
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
180.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
XE2
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
175 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
651 mi
Lexus IS 220d
734 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI 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).
119.4 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
113.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 220d
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data