The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12)
€ 53,500
€ 34,500
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
45.6
68
75.9
55.8
73
82.3
68 in
Width
73 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
45.6 in
Height
55.8 in
90.6
149.5
106.7
189.1
149.5 in
Length
189.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
1292 lb
38.53 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
301 mi
Range
604 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
604 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).
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).
136.5 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
