The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 37,800
€ 43,200
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
5.93 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 3.6 V6
XE3
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 3.6 V6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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16.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.23 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
53 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
954 mi
Range
454 mi
Lexus IS 300h
954 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
81.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
