The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (09 - 10)
€ 53,500
€ 32,400
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 39.4 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 10.2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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
188.9
149.5 in
Length
188.9 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
1389 lb
40.26 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Exige S2
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
141 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
301 mi
Range
821 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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
