The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 35,800
€ 34,700
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.1
70.9
70.9
58.1
72.1
82
70.9 in
Width
72.1 in
70.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.1 in
Height
58.1 in
107.5
180.5
109.7
187.7
180.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.53 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
481 mi
Range
759 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
