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2012 Lexus HS 250h
2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium DSG
$37,030 Starting Price (MSRP)
$31,120 Starting Price (MSRP)
Sub-Model HS 250h Sub-Model Jetta Hybrid
Make Lexus Make Volkswagen
Model HS Model Jetta
Model Year 2012 Lexus HS 250h Model Year 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Year 2012 Year 2016
MSRP $37,030 MSRP $31,120
Engine Inline-4 Hybrid Engine 1.4L Inline-4 Hybrid
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission 7-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 187 hp Horsepower 170 hp
City 35 MPG City 42 MPG
Highway 34 MPG Highway 48 MPG
Combined 35 MPG Combined 44 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 14.5 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 11.9 gallons
Cruising Range City 507.5 miles Cruising Range City 499.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway 493 miles Cruising Range Highway 571.2 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 37.4 ft Turning Diameter 36.4 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Double Wishbone Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Not Available
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Not Available Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Not Available
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Not Available
Keyless Start Standard Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Not Available Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Standard
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Not Available
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Not Available
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Standard
Seat Memory Not Available Seat Memory Not Available
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Optional Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Bucket Seats Standard
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Standard Sun/Moonroof Standard
HD Radio Not Available HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Standard Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Standard Premium Sound System Not Available
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Not Available
Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater
Curb Weight 3,682 lbs Curb Weight 3,411 lbs
Ground Clearance 6.1 in Ground Clearance 5.5 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in Wheelbase 104.4 in
Front Wheel Size 17" x 7.0" Front Wheel Size 17" x 6"
Rear Wheel Size 17" x 7.0" Rear Wheel Size 17" x 6"
Front Tire P215/55VR17 Front Tire P205/50HR17
Rear Tire P215/55VR17 Rear Tire P205/50HR17
Front Width 60.4 in Front Width 60.7 in
Max Width 70.3 in Max Width 70 in
Height 59.3 in Height 57.2 in
Length 184.8 in Length 182.8 in
Front Seat Headroom 38 in Front Seat Headroom 38.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 53.8 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.2 in
Front Seat Hip Room 52.8 in Front Seat Hip Room N/A
Front Seat Leg Room 42.6 in Front Seat Leg Room 41.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 53.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room 51.2 in Rear Seat Hip Room N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room 34.5 in Rear Seat Leg Room 38.1 in
Trunk Volume 12.1 ft³ Trunk Volume 11.3 ft³
Torque N/A Torque 184 lb-ft @ 1000 rpm