The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 30,100
 VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) VW Passat 1.8 TSI
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)
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 1.8 TSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3311 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
425 lb
11.37 %
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
XE3
Generation
B7
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.96 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
20.96 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
630 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
630 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data