The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 12)
€ 48,200
€ 34,500
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RC 300h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT.
Lexus RC 300h
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
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
189.1
184.8 in
Length
189.1 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
12.34 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
XC1
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
48 mpg
38 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
837 mi
Range
702 mi
Lexus RC 300h
837 mi
702 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
92.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
VW CC 1.8 TSI BMT
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
