The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 11)
€ 47,000
€ 33,800
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 39.9 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 10 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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
188.9
149 in
Length
188.9 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
1504 lb
43.82 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Exige S2
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
311 mi
Range
888 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
888 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
