The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 25,400
€ 35,800
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 250
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.1
70.9
70.9
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
106.8
188.8
107.5
180.5
188.8 in
Length
180.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 250
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.29 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 250
B7
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
120 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 250
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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26.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
26.46 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
690 mi
Range
481 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
690 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
