The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 37,800
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) Lexus IS 300h
€ 47,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI OPF.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 (13 - 15)
110.2
183.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 TSI OPF
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.81 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
XE3
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
954 mi
Range
595 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data