The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 38,600

€ 37,800

€ 38,600
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 2.0 TDI SCR 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 300h.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus IS 300h
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus IS 300h
3415 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
8.62 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus IS 300h
B8
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
187 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus IS 300h
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 300h
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18.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
18.26 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
55 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
912 mi
Range
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
912 mi
954 mi
Lexus IS 300h
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
81.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
92.5 kWh
81.4 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data