The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
€ 30,100

€ 31,700

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 220d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 220d
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.7
70.9
70.9
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
106.8
187.8
107.5
180.5
187.8 in
Length
180.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 220d
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.17 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 220d
B7
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 220d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
669 mi
Range
721 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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