The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 30,100

€ 37,800

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 300h
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.2
183.7
187.8 in
Length
183.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 300h
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.5 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 300h
B7
Generation
XE3
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 300h
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus IS 300h
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
669 mi
Range
954 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data