The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+2 IPS (11 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 70,400
€ 32,700
€ 70,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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
3336 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.66 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lotus Evora
27 mpg
32 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
429 mi
Range
596 mi
Lotus Evora
429 mi
596 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).
138.2 kWh
Lotus Evora
164.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 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
941 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
