The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 53,500

€ 40,800

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 100.2 cm shorter, 12.8 cm narrower and 25.8 cm lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
1159
1727
1927
1417
1855
2090
1727 mm
Width
1855 mm
1927 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1159 mm
Height
1417 mm
2300
3797
2711
4799
3797 mm
Length
4799 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2711 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1707 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
772 kg
45.23 %

General
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Exige S2
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
217 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
215 NM
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Lotus Exige
215 NM
350 NM
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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4.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.77 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.31 kg/bhp
5.77 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lotus Exige
31 mpg
28 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
301 mi
Range
431 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
242 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
231 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
532 L








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