The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,000
€ 37,800
€ 32,000
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 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
58.1
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
79.8
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.2
183.7
187.7 in
Length
183.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.94 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
B8
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
16.23 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
894 mi
Range
954 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
81.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
