Lexus LS (2000 – 2003) vs Volkswagen Passat (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Lexus LS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 281 hp against 275 hp. The Volkswagen Passat is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.4 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,252 kg against 1,830 kg. At 4,999 mm, the Lexus LS is 300 mm longer than the Volkswagen Passat.
| Specification |
Lexus
LS
2000 – 2003
|
Volkswagen
Passat
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 281 hp | 101 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 148 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 6.5 – 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 179 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | 5.4 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,999 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,460 – 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,830 kg | 1,252 – 1,749 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.