The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 34,300
€ 33,600
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.18 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
22.36 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
912 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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
