The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 31,000
€ 25,800
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 220d DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
107.5
180.1
106.8
187.8
180.1 in
Length
187.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.6 %
General
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
737 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
