Lexus ES XZ10 or Volkswagen Passat B9?

2018–present vs 2023–present · Sedan vs Wagon

In short

Length: ES XZ10 4,975 mm, Passat B9 4,917 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: ES XZ10 473 l, Passat B9 690 l.
Lowest consumption: ES XZ10 4.6 l/100 km, Passat B9 0.4 l/100 km.
Power: ES XZ10 127–222 kW, Passat B9 90–200 kW.
Standard equipment: ES XZ10 40 items (Comfort), Passat B9 27 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus ES XZ102018–present · 5 engines · Comfort, F Sport, Luxury, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B92023–present · 8 engines · Basis, Business, Elegance, R-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus ES XZ102018–presentno listings	Volkswagen Passat B92023–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,975 mm	Length4,917 mm
Width	Width1,865 mm	Width1,852 mm
Height	Height1,445 mm	Height1,506 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,870 mm	Wheelbase2,841 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance133 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume454 l–473 l	Trunk volume510 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,580 kg–1,715 kg	Curb weight1,575 kg–1,800 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–60 l	Fuel tank45 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2018–present	Production years2023–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines8
Power	Power127–222 kW (173–302 hp)	Power90–200 kW (122–272 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–3.5	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0
Fuel	FuelHybrid, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.6 l/100 km · ES 300h	Lowest consumption0.4 l/100 km · 1.5 eHybrid 204
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · ES 350	Best 0–100 km/h5.6 s · 2.0 TSI 265 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed211 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Comfort	Items in the base trim27 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim49 · Luxury	Items in the top trim43 · Elegance
Equipment · Comfort11 · 6
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry—
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety13 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus ES XZ10 or Volkswagen Passat B9?

Length: Lexus ES XZ10 4,975 mm, Volkswagen Passat B9 4,917 mm (a 58 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,870 vs 2,841 mm. Boot: 473 vs 690 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus ES XZ10 or Volkswagen Passat B9?

The most frugal Lexus ES XZ10 uses 4.6 l/100 km (ES 300h); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B9 0.4 l/100 km (1.5 eHybrid 204).

Which is more powerful — Lexus ES XZ10 or Volkswagen Passat B9?

The strongest Lexus ES XZ10 makes 222 kW (302 hp) (ES 350); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B9 200 kW (272 hp) (1.5 eHybrid 272).

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