The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,400

€ 34,200

€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.8 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 cm longer, 1 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the Lexus IS 250.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Lexus IS 250
1470
1820
2062
1430
1810
2027
1820 mm
Width
1810 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1430 mm
2712
4769
2800
4665
4769 mm
Length
4665 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Lexus IS 250
1517 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.44 %

General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Lexus IS 250
B7
Generation
XE3
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2500 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
205 bhp
Lexus IS 250
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
250 NM
252 NM
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Lexus IS 250
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.59 kg/bhp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
9.6 kg/bhp
7.59 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
33 mpg
Lexus IS 250
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
621 mi
Range
477 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
162.9 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
480 L










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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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