The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 38,500
€ 43,200
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 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 300h.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 300h
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.45 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 300h
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
51 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
32 mpg
highway
55 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
454 mi
Range
892 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
892 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
87.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
