The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 37,800
€ 34,700
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.3
71.3
79.8
58.1
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
110.2
183.7
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.35 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
XE3
Generation
B8
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
954 mi
Range
759 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
759 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
102.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
