The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 37,800

€ 37,500

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.9
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
110.2
183.7
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.65 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
XE3
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
954 mi
Range
754 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data