The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 33,900
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
71.3
79.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
8.91 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
No data
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.99 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
53 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data