The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 32,500

€ 28,700

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
70.9
70.9
58.1
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
107.5
180.1
109.7
187.7
180.1 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.19 %

General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
412 mi
Range
733 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
94.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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