The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 (16 - ..) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 76,500
€ 30,600
€ 76,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
26.25 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
170 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.09 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
246 mi
Range
572 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
246 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
144 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
191.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
