The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 48,400

€ 33,100

€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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
3413 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
10.77 %

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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
47 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
820 mi
Range
777 mi
Lexus RC 300h
820 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
94.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 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
930 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data