The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (05 - 10)
€ 32,800
€ 34,300
€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Lexus IS 250
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.97 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 250
B7
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 250
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
17.59 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
26 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
26 mpg
Lexus IS 250
20.6 lb
city
19 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
34 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
303 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
444 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
31.5 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 EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
