The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 38,500
€ 35,200
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 1.8 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
892 mi
Range
695 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
