The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 32,500
€ 39,800
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.96 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
31 mpg
highway
59 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
412 mi
Range
912 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
