The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)

€ 30,600
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13) VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
€ 31,700
 Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10) Lexus IS 220d
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 220d.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 220d
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
71.7
81.2
56.7
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
106.8
187.8
Blueprint Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)
107.5
180.5
187.8 in
Length
180.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 220d
3523 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.04 %
Lexus IS 220d (08 - 10)

General

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 220d
B7
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 220d
Straight-four engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d

Performance

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 220d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d

▶ REPLAY
23.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
23.8 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 220d
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
42 mpg  ( 47 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.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
47 MPGe
Lexus IS 220d
20.2 lb
city
33 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
49 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
303 mi
Range
721 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
721 mi
Lexus IS 220d
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).
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data