The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. VW CC 1.4 TSI (12 - 15)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 33,700
 VW CC 1.4 TSI (12 - 15) VW CC 1.4 TSI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 39.6 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 10.2 inches lower than the VW CC 1.4 TSI.
Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.4 TSI
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.8
Blueprint VW CC 1.4 TSI (12 - 15)
73
82.3
68 in
Width
73 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
45.6 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint VW CC 1.4 TSI (12 - 15)
106.7
189.1
149.5 in
Length
189.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.4 TSI
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1257 lb
37.88 %
VW CC 1.4 TSI (12 - 15)

General

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Exige S2
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
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.4 TSI

Performance

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 1.4 TSI

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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
38 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
702 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
702 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.4 TSI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data