The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 36,800

€ 38,500

€ 36,800
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
3629 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.02 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
B7
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
168 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
21.6 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
42 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
754 mi
Range
892 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
754 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDI BMT
115.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data