The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 43,200
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 3.6 V6
56.7
70.9
70.9
57.9
71.7
81.2
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.5
180.1
106.8
187.8
180.1 in
Length
187.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.06 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 3.6 V6
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 3.6 V6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
444 mi
Range
454 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
