The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 35,200
€ 37,800
€ 35,200
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 1.8 TSI 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 200t.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 200t
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 200t
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.12 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 200t
B8
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 200t
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 200t
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
695 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
