The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
€ 76,600
€ 37,100
€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 28.1 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 11.3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3587 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
1116 lb
31.11 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Exige S3
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
162 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
265 mi
Range
680 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
680 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
131.6 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
