The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 44,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600

ⓘ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 7.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
107.5
180.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
180.5 in
Length
188 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.83 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
XE2
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
837 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data