The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 30,500
€ 34,300
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
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
180.1
187.8 in
Length
180.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.29 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
20.69 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
702 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
702 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
117.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
