The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 26,200
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
11.56 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
XE3
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
45 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
1012 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
88.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data