The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 30,500
€ 38,500
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 300h
57.5
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
79.8
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.3 in
109.7
187.7
110.2
184.3
187.7 in
Length
184.3 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 300h
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.26 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 300h
B8
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
118 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 300h
130 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 SCR BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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27.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
27.54 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
64 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
991 mi
Range
892 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
991 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
76.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
