The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
€ 32,500
€ 32,800
€ 32,500
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 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.7
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
56.7 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 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.57 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
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 250
24 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
17 mpg
city
20.6 lb
31 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
412 mi
Range
303 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
