The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 45,800
€ 30,600
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RC 200t is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
54.9
72.4
81.5
55.8
73
82.3
72.4 in
Width
73 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.8 in
107.5
184.8
106.7
188.9
184.8 in
Length
188.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.75 %
General
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
XC1
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
242 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Lexus RC 200t
15.71 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus RC 200t
33 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
572 mi
Lexus RC 200t
570 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Lexus RC 200t
136.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
