The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 47,000
€ 39,100
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 40 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 10 inches lower than the VW CC 2.0 TSI.
Lotus Exige
VW CC 2.0 TSI
45.8
67.7
75.6
55.8
73
82.3
67.7 in
Width
73 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
45.8 in
Height
55.8 in
90.6
149
106.7
189.1
149 in
Length
189.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
VW CC 2.0 TSI
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
1455 lb
43 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Exige S2
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
208 hp
VW CC 2.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Performance
Lotus Exige
VW CC 2.0 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 2.0 TSI
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.27 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
16.27 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
31 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
311 mi
Range
565 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
565 mi
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
145.8 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW CC 2.0 TSI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
