The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 250 (05 - 08)
€ 35,500
€ 32,500
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 250.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.7
70.9
70.9
71.7 in
Width
70.9 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
70.9 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
106.8
187.8
107.5
180.1
187.8 in
Length
180.1 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
3437 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.24 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
B7
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
175 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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19.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
19.64 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus IS 250
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
836 mi
Range
412 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
836 mi
412 mi
Lexus IS 250
Environmental Impact
107 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).
185.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
107 kWh
185.7 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
