The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 38,500
€ 35,500
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.3
71.3
79.8
57.9
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
110.2
184.3
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 TDI BMT
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.21 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
XE3
Generation
B7
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
220 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
892 mi
Range
836 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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).
107 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
