The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 35,800
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13) Lexus IS 250
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.1
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
70.9
70.9
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 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 TSI OPF 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 TSI OPF
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.66 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
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 5600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 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 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
17.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
17.26 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250
28 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
481 mi
Range
651 mi
Lexus IS 250
481 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
159.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data