The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 33,600
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT 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 TDI BMT
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3448 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1387 lb
40.23 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.99 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
24.99 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
33 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
821 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
939 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data