The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 38,500
€ 33,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.3
71.3
79.8
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
106.8
187.8
110.2
184.3
187.8 in
Length
184.3 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.69 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
B7
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
141 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.33 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
946 mi
Range
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
946 mi
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
79.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
79.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
