The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

€ 38,500
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) Lexus IS 300h
€ 48,200
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,200

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
71.3
79.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 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 (16 - 18)
110.2
184.3
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - 19)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
XE3
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI SCR
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
720 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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