The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 47,000
€ 41,200
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
875 kg
Kerb Weight
1702 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
827 kg
48.59 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Exige S2
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige
181 NM
350 NM
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Lotus Exige
VW Passat 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
72 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.75 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.63 kg/bhp
5.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Lotus Exige
32 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
311 mi
Range
458 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
458 mi
VW Passat 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).
179.9 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
291 kg
Maximum Payload
428 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
532 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
