The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 37,800
€ 26,800
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 BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
79.8
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.2
183.7
187.7 in
Length
183.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.62 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
B8
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 BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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24.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
24.5 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
692 mi
Range
954 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
692 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1197 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
