The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 34,500
€ 53,500
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 1.8 TSI is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 39.6 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 10.2 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige
55.8
73
82.3
45.6
68
75.9
73 in
Width
68 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
55.8 in
Height
45.6 in
106.7
189.1
90.6
149.5
189.1 in
Length
149.5 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1292 lb
38.53 %
General
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige
3C/35
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
21.22 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
604 mi
Range
301 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
604 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
172.4 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
136.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
