The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI (12 - 12)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 32,200
 VW CC 1.8 TSI (12 - 12) VW CC 1.8 TSI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 100.5 cm shorter, 12.8 cm narrower and 25.8 cm lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI.
Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
1159
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
1727
1927
1417
Blueprint VW CC 1.8 TSI (12 - 12)
1855
2090
1727 mm
Width
1855 mm
1927 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1159 mm
Height
1417 mm
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
2300
3797
Blueprint VW CC 1.8 TSI (12 - 12)
2711
4802
3797 mm
Length
4802 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2711 mm

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
570 kg
37.87 %
VW CC 1.8 TSI (12 - 12)

General

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Exige S2
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
217 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 bhp
158 bhp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
215 NM
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige
215 NM
250 NM
VW CC 1.8 TSI

Performance

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW CC 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
4.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.53 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.31 kg/bhp
9.53 kg/bhp
VW CC 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Lotus Exige
31 mpg
43 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
659 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
659 mi
VW CC 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
125 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
231 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
532 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data