The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 32,000
€ 35,800
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
58.1
72.1
82
56.1
70.9
70.9
72.1 in
Width
70.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
109.7
187.7
107.5
180.5
187.7 in
Length
180.5 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.1 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
B8
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
128 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
17.26 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus IS 250
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
894 mi
Range
481 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
481 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
