The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer (16 - 16) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI (12 - 12)
€ 74,000
€ 32,200
€ 74,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige Coupé is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 28.3 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 11.3 inches lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI.
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
44.4
70.9
78.8
55.8
73
82.3
70.9 in
Width
73 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
44.4 in
Height
55.8 in
93.3
160.8
106.7
189.1
160.8 in
Length
189.1 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
26.25 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Exige S3
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
170 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
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7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.09 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
36 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
246 mi
Range
659 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
246 mi
659 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
125 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
191.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
