2024 Lexus ES vs 2022 Volkswagen Passat Comparison

    Lexus ES

    Volkswagen Passat

    2024 Lexus
    ES
    vs
    2022 Volkswagen
    Passat
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    How they stack...

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    8.5
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    Based on the Lexus ES
    Based on the Volkswagen Passat 206TSI R-LINE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L
    240 km
    66L
    422 to 535 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    4 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $65,540 - $80,170
    $48,990 - $65,990
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Anthony Crawford
    Senior Road Tester
    Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • It's the ultimate affordable sleeper with muscular straight-line performance
    • Adaptive suspension makes this a delight on long hauls and quick through the corners
    • Huge boot and loaded to the hilt with kit
    Misses
    • A more satisfying engine note would be nice
    • Enjoying your Passat 206TSI R-Line comes at a cost at the bowser
    • Get used to three-point turns

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Premium Paint (+$1,750)
    • Metallic Paint (+$900)
    • Pearl Effect Paint (+$900)

    Colours Available

    The ES is available in the following colours:

    • Sonic Quartz (excludes F Sport)
    • Titanium
    • Sonic Iridium
    • Sonic Chrome
    • Graphite Black
    • Vermillion
    • Glacial Ecru
    • Radiata Green
    • Deep Blue (excludes F Sport)
    • White Nova (F Sport only)
    • Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    24871984
    Size (L)
    2.5L2.0L
    Induction
    INLINE 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    131kW140kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    57004200 - 5600
    Torque
    221Nm320Nm - 350Nm
    Torque RPM
    36001450 - 1700
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    149.3 - 11.65

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