The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 220d (10 - 13)
€ 43,200

€ 34,100

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Lexus IS 220d.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 220d
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
180.5
187.8 in
Length
180.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 220d
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.22 %

General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 220d
B7
Generation
XE2
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 220d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
175 hp
Lexus IS 220d
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 220d
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 220d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 220d
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 220d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
43 mpg
Lexus IS 220d
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
32 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
454 mi
Range
734 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
734 mi
Lexus IS 220d
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).
113.1 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Lexus IS 220d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 220d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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