The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS F Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 70,600
€ 43,200
€ 70,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 4.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
2.99 %
General
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 3.6 V6
XE2
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
417 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lexus IS F
417 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
372 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus IS F
372 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 3.6 V6
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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9.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Lexus IS F
9.38 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus IS F
21 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
28 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
349 mi
Range
454 mi
Lexus IS F
349 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Lexus IS F
216 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS F
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
761 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
