The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 30,500
€ 32,500
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 250
57.5
72.1
82
56.7
70.9
70.9
72.1 in
Width
70.9 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57.5 in
Height
56.7 in
109.7
187.7
107.5
180.1
187.7 in
Length
180.1 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 250
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.4 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 250
B8
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
55 mpg
city
17 mpg
71 mpg
highway
31 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
991 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
