The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 15)
€ 76,600
€ 36,100
€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3375 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
904 lb
26.78 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.36 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
21.36 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
265 mi
Range
713 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
713 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
115.6 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
