The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 220d DPF (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,000
€ 43,200
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.61 %
General
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
175 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 220d DPF
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 220d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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20.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d DPF
20.91 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus IS 220d DPF
37 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
641 mi
Range
454 mi
Lexus IS 220d DPF
641 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d DPF
129.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 220d DPF
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
