The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 34,300

€ 50,200

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
188
180.1 in
Length
188 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %

General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.53 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
13.53 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
34 mpg
highway
40 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
444 mi
Range
586 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
586 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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