Car comparison

Lexus GS IV 450hvsVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

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

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Lexus GS IV

450h

292 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDCVTSedan2012-2015
VS

Volkswagen Passat (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2014

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,647 kg
    3,631 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    182 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    541 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    352 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusGS IV450hVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
292hp218kW
300hp224kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,647kg3,631lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,065km661mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,850mm191in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,455mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
405L
541L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
68L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lexus GS IV 450hVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Lexus GS IV 450h: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusGS IV450h6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusGS IV450hVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
292 hp
218 kW
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI has 8 hp more than Lexus GS IV 450h.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,647 kg
3,631 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 IV450h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h5.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Lexus GS IV 450h: 0.4 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 IV450h
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus GS IV 450h and Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 3.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusGS IV450h
1,065 km
661 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
731 km
454 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusGS IV450h
292 hp
218 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 IV450h
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 IV450h
Power
292 hp
218 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Lexus GS IV 450h 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 IV450h
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.5 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 IV450h
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusGS IV450hVolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
292 hp
218 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,850 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,065 km
661 mi
731 km
454 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
-
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus GS IV 450hVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus GS IV 450h

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 333 km (207 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 213 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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