The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 76,600
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) Lotus Exige Coupé
€ 34,700
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
70.9
78.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1038 lb
29.57 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Exige S3
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
265 mi
Range
805 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
805 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
111 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data