The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 44,300
€ 34,200
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 250.
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 250
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 250
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.69 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 250
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 250
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
205 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
205 hp
Lexus IS 250
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
186 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
186 lb‑ft
Lexus IS 250
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 250
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 250
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 250
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus IS 250
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
477 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
477 mi
Lexus IS 250
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).
162.9 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus IS 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
