The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 34,700
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 39.4 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
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
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 Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
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
3510 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1448 lb
41.26 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

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 dual clutch 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
138 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
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
25.43 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
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
805 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
805 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).
111 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
944 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data