Car comparison

Lexus GS I 300vsVolkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus GS I

300

208 hp2997 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1994
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B5)

2.8 V6 30V

193 hp2771 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    475 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Lexus GS I 300

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    208 hp
    155 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    762 km
    473 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS I300VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
208hp155kW
193hp144kW
Torque
275Nm203lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
31.8s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
160Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
762km473mi
Calculated
590km367mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,997cc183cu in
2,771cc169cu in
Length
4,965mm195in
4,670mm184in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,498mm59in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
404L
475L
Max trunk volume-
745L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus GS I 300Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30VPowerTorque
  • Lexus GS I 300: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS I3005,800 rpm4,800 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V6,000 rpm3,200 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS I300VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.8 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW

Lexus GS I 300 has 15 hp more than Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Lexus GS I 300: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I3008.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V7.6 s

Although Lexus GS I 300 has more power, Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V and Lexus GS I 300: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS I300
762 km
473 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
590 km
367 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS I300
208 hp
155 kW
8.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusGS I300
Power
208 hp
155 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusGS I300
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
8.8 s
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusGS I300
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS I300VolkswagenPassat (B5)2.8 V6 30V
Power
208 hp
155 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
404 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,965 mm
195.5 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,670 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
762 km
473 mi
590 km
367 mi
Trunk score
404 L
14.3 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus GS I 300Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS I 300

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 171 km (107 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Passat (B5) 2.8 V6 30V

  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 71 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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