The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 47,000
€ 45,800
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Lotus Exige
VW CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
1828 lb
48.66 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW CC 3.6 V6
Exige S2
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
VW CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
296 hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Lotus Exige
VW CC 3.6 V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
311 mi
Range
473 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
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).
174.3 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
