The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 48,200
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) Lexus RC 300h
€ 34,700
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
54.9
Blueprint Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
72.4
81.5
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
107.5
184.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
106.7
188.9
184.8 in
Length
188.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.24 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
XC1
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
No data
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
48 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
837 mi
Range
805 mi
Lexus RC 300h
837 mi
805 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
111 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
92.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data