The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 38,500
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) Lexus IS 300h
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
71.3
79.8
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 BMT (15 - 17)
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 BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.42 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
XE3
Generation
B8
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 manual transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data