The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

€ 34,300
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10) Lexus IS 250
€ 43,700
 VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat GTE
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700

ⓘ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 11.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
70.9
70.9
58.4
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
70.9 in
Width
72.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
107.5
180.1
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
191.9
180.1 in
Length
191.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.48 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)

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 automatic 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
17.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.59 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Lexus IS 250
26 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
34 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
2219 mi
Lexus IS 250
444 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
172.4 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data