The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 32,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
58.1
72.1
82
56.7
70.9
70.9
72.1 in
Width
70.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
58.1 in
Height
56.7 in
109.7
187.7
107.5
180.1
187.7 in
Length
180.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
16.9 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
B8
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 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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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
692 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
