The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10)
€ 53,500
€ 35,200
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 39.4 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 10.2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3452 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
1391 lb
40.29 %
General
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
301 mi
Range
713 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
713 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
