The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 32,800
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
183.7 in
Length
187.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.5 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
XE3
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 EcoFuel
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CDG*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
No data
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽  ( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
53 mpg
city
20.6 lb
52 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
954 mi
Range
303 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data