The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.03 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
XE3
Generation
B8
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 SCR BlueMotion
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
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
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
53 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
991 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data