The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 30,600

€ 37,800

€ 30,600
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
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.37 %

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

6-speed manual 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
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
16.23 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
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
44 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 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data