The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 38,500
€ 33,900
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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
71.3
79.8
58.1
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
110.2
184.3
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
3115 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
15.9 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.05 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
21.05 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
892 mi
Range
719 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
719 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
1228 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
