The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 70,600
€ 35,200
€ 70,600
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 F is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
55.7
71.5
71.5
58.1
72.1
82
71.5 in
Width
72.1 in
71.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.5
183.5
109.7
187.7
183.5 in
Length
187.7 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.61 %
General
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
XE2
Generation
B8
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 1.8 TSI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Lexus IS F
417 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus IS F
372 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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9.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
9.38 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Lexus IS F
21 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
28 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
349 mi
Range
695 mi
Lexus IS F
349 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 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).
111.8 kWh
Lexus IS F
216 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
