The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 37,800

€ 32,800

€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
6.92 %

General
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
954 mi
Range
713 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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).
115.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data