The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 76,600
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16) Lotus Exige Coupé
€ 35,900
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 76,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 BMT.
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
70.9
78.8
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
1014 lb
29.09 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
162 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
7.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.16 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
265 mi
Range
791 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
265 mi
791 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 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).
113.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
178.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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