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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.2
183.7
106.8
187.8
183.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.25 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
XE3
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.88 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
20.88 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
37 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
