The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 70,400
€ 30,600
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Evora is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 18 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Lotus Evora
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
48.1
72.8
80.6
55.8
73
82.3
72.8 in
Width
73 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
48.1 in
Height
55.8 in
101.4
170.9
106.7
188.9
170.9 in
Length
188.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.17 %
General
Lotus Evora
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Evora
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Evora
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Lotus Evora
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lotus Evora
27 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
429 mi
Range
572 mi
Lotus Evora
429 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
144 kWh
Lotus Evora
164.8 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
915 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
