The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

€ 38,500
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18) Lexus IS 300h
€ 35,700
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TSI
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
71.3
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
110.2
184.3
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
106.8
187.8
184.3 in
Length
187.8 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.1 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)

General

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
XE3
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
No data
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Performance

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
976 mi
Range
565 mi
Lexus IS 300h
976 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
79.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data