The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) vs. Lexus IS 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 44,300
€ 38,500
€ 44,300
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 GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and an inch taller than the Lexus IS 300h.
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 300h
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
184.3
187.7 in
Length
184.3 in
109.9 in
Wheelbase
110.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 300h
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.45 %
General
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 300h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 300h
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat GTE
215 hp
220 hp
Lexus IS 300h
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat GTE
295 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus IS 300h
Performance
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 300h
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus IS 300h
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
17.66 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 300h
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Passat GTE
138 mpg
56 mpg
Lexus IS 300h
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1827 mi
Range
976 mi
VW Passat GTE
1827 mi
976 mi
Lexus IS 300h
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).
79.5 kWh
VW Passat GTE
32.2 kWh
79.5 kWh
Lexus IS 300h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat GTE
Lexus IS 300h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
