The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 34,200
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 250
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
183.7 in
Length
188 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.12 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
XE3
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
720 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data