The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 32,500
€ 26,200
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.88 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
31 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
412 mi
Range
1012 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
