The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 70,600
€ 27,300
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus IS F is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
71.5
71.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
71.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
55.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.5
183.5
106.8
187.8
183.5 in
Length
187.8 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
17.02 %
General
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus IS F
417 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus IS F
372 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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9.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.06 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
9.38 lb/hp
27.06 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lexus IS F
21 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
28 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
349 mi
Range
725 mi
Lexus IS F
349 mi
725 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
216 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).
113.6 kWh
Lexus IS F
216 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
