The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 34,200
€ 40,700
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.65 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
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 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
20 mpg
city
40 mpg
35 mpg
highway
55 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
477 mi
Range
837 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
837 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
100.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1336 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
