The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 48,400
€ 40,800
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Lexus RC 300h
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 300h
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.62 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
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)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
47 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
45 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
820 mi
Range
431 mi
Lexus RC 300h
820 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
191.4 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
94.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
