Lexus IS 2020 vs Volkswagen Passat 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Passat has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus IS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus IS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 5.0 (petrol) | 1.4 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 - 472 HP | 120 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 536 NM | 250 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 5.6 - 11.3 seconds | |
| In general, Lexus IS are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Passat. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 11.8 | 1.2 - 7.0 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1152 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 280 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`162 kg | ~ 2`121 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`731 kg | ~ 1`502 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 431 kg | ~ 619 kg | |
| Lexus IS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 44 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 22 200 | |
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