The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 32,500
€ 44,300
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
56.7
70.9
70.9
57.3
72.1
82
70.9 in
Width
72.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.5
180.1
109.9
187.7
180.1 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.48 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.69 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Lexus IS 250
24 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
17 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
1827 mi
Lexus IS 250
412 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
185.7 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
