The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
€ 34,200

€ 34,800

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 10.4 cm shorter, 1 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1430
1810
2027
1470
1820
2062
1810 mm
Width
1820 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2062 mm
1430 mm
Height
1470 mm
2800
4665
2712
4769
4665 mm
Length
4769 mm
2800 mm
Wheelbase
2712 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1591 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg

Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.26 %

General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
XE3
Generation
B7
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
168 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
350 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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7.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
7.59 kg/bhp
9.47 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Lexus IS 250
33 mpg
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
45 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
477 mi
Range
821 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
821 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
539 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
565 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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