The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 34,200
€ 38,600
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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
188
183.7 in
Length
188 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %
General
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
XE3
Generation
B8
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
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 5600 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
186 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 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 TSI OPF
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
16.72 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
477 mi
Range
651 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
