The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 38,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 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 200t.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 200t
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 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 200t
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.45 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 200t
B7
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 200t
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 200t
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.31 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
15.31 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
31 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
533 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
533 mi
Lexus IS 200t
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
