The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 48,200
€ 31,100
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 TDI.
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.19 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
48 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
837 mi
Range
777 mi
Lexus RC 300h
837 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
92.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
