The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 38,500
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) Lexus IS 300h
€ 33,000
 VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
71.3
79.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
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 (16 - 18)
110.2
184.3
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)
109.7
187.7
184.3 in
Length
187.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.42 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
XE3
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
746 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
746 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
79.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1327 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data