The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 38,500
€ 42,000
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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.
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.56 %
General
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
XE3
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lexus IS 300h
lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
16.84 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
892 mi
Range
804 mi
Lexus IS 300h
892 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
87.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 300h
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
