The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 10)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 35,400
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 TSI.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 10)
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 TSI
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3371 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1310 lb
38.86 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI Tiptronic (08 - 10)

General

Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
197 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Performance

Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.11 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
17.11 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
28 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
512 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
512 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 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).
161.1 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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