The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 35,800
€ 32,400
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57.9 in
107.5
180.5
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 1.8 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.48 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
XE2
Generation
B7
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 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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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 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
481 mi
Range
621 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
