The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 39,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 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 DSG (18 - 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 DSG (18 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.62 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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
Front-wheel drive
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
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
18.24 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
52 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
912 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
912 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).
92.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1241 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data