The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 300h
€ 31,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

ⓘ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
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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 (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
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
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.7 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
24.92 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
45 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
836 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data