The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 200t Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 45,800
€ 41,200
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.34 %
General
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
XC1
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
242 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
242 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus RC 200t
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 200t
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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15.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Lexus RC 200t
15.71 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lexus RC 200t
33 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
570 mi
Range
458 mi
Lexus RC 200t
570 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
179.9 kWh
Lexus RC 200t
136.5 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 200t
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
