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 39.9 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 10 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat 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
188.9
149 in
Length
188.9 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
1823 lb
48.58 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW Passat 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 Passat 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 Passat 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 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
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
32 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
