The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 34,200
€ 33,500
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.17 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
XE3
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.37 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
16.37 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
477 mi
Range
604 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
604 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
