The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 31,000
€ 27,500
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.1
70.9
70.9
57.6
71.7
81.2
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.35 %
General
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
37 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
1061 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
84.3 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
