The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 31,000
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) Lexus IS 220d DPF
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
70.9
70.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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 EcoFuel
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.46 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg  ( 42 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Lexus IS 220d DPF
42 MPGe
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
30 mpg
city
20.6 lb
44 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
641 mi
Range
303 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data