The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 200t Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 44,300
€ 37,800
€ 44,300
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 GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus IS 200t.
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 200t
57.3
72.1
82
56.3
71.3
79.8
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
109.9
187.7
110.2
183.7
187.7 in
Length
183.7 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 200t
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.32 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 200t
B8
Generation
XE3
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 200t
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
242 hp
Lexus IS 200t
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 200t
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 200t
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 200t
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.17 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
15.17 lb/hp
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 200t
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus IS 200t
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
586 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
586 mi
Lexus IS 200t
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus IS 200t
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 200t
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
