The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 37,800
 Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus IS 300h
€ 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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.3
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
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
4696 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.5 %
Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 300h
B7
Generation
XE3
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
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

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
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
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
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
20.6 lb
city
53 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
52 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
303 mi
Range
954 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data