The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 32,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.8 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)

General

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
946 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data