The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. VW CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 76,600
€ 45,800
€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW 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
189.1
160.8 in
Length
189.1 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
1285 lb
34.21 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW 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 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 CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 3.6 V6
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7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
26 mpg
VW CC 3.6 V6
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
33 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
265 mi
Range
473 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
473 mi
VW CC 3.6 V6
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).
174.3 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW CC 3.6 V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
