The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 34,200
€ 35,200
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
56.3
71.3
79.8
58.1
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
110.2
183.7
109.7
187.7
183.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
XE3
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 1.8 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
477 mi
Range
695 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
