The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer (16 - 16) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 74,000
€ 41,200
€ 74,000
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 Coupé is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 28.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 11.3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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
188.9
160.8 in
Length
188.9 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
1305 lb
34.78 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Exige S3
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 Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.09 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
246 mi
Range
458 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
246 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
179.9 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
191.4 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
