The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 28,700
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lexus IS 300h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
183.7 in
Length
187.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.69 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
XE3
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
123 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
733 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
733 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
81.4 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).
94.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data