The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 30,600
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
70.9 in
Width
71.7 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
180.5 in
Length
187.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.42 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)

General

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
20 mpg
city
20.2 lb
36 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
481 mi
Range
303 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
31.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data