The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 32,800
		
					 
					€ 37,800
					
					 
					€ 32,800
					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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
					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 EcoFuel
					Lexus IS 300h
				3569 lb
					Curb Weight
					3737 lb
				4718 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4696 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								168 lb
									4.5 %
								 
								General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
					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
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
				Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
					Lexus IS 300h
				Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
	
					Engine Type
					4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
				*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
					2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
						at 5500 rpm
					Power
					220 hp
						at 0 rpm
					VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
						148 hp
						220 hp
						Lexus IS 300h
					162 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Max. Torque
					No data
						
					VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
						162 lb‑ft
						 lb‑ft
						Lexus IS 300h
					Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
					Lexus IS 300h
				
							
							
							133 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							124 mph
						
					9.8 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.3 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
446 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
377 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Lexus IS 300h
▶ REPLAY
						24.11 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					16.99 lb/hp
						
				VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
						24.11 lb/hp
						16.99 lb/hp
						Lexus IS 300h
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
					Lexus IS 300h
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						35 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						55 mpg
						
					
				VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
						35 mpg
						55 mpg
						Lexus IS 300h
					27 mpg
					city
					53 mpg
						
				42 mpg
					highway
					52 mpg
						
				8.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					17.4 gal
						283 mi
					Range
					954 mi
				VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
						283 mi
						954 mi
						Lexus IS 300h
					Environmental Impact
	
				128.7 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 EcoFuel
						128.7 kWh
						81.4 kWh
						Lexus IS 300h
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				254 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					156 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
					Lexus IS 300h
				4
					Doors
					4
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1149 lb
					Maximum Payload
					959 lb
				16 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					12.7 cu ft
				








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					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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