The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11)
€ 47,000
€ 32,700
€ 47,000
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 Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 101.4 cm shorter, 13.6 cm narrower and 25.4 cm lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
1163
1719
1919
1417
1855
2090
1719 mm
Width
1855 mm
1919 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1163 mm
Height
1417 mm
2300
3785
2711
4799
3785 mm
Length
4799 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2711 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
875 kg
Kerb Weight
1513 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
638 kg
42.17 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Exige S2
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 bhp
158 bhp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige
181 NM
250 NM
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.63 kg/bhp
9.58 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Exige
32 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
311 mi
Range
596 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
596 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 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).
138.2 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
291 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
532 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
