The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 44,200
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3794 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.43 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
31 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
412 mi
Range
746 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
113.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
