The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
€ 32,700
€ 76,600
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 28.1 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 11.3 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
44.4
70.9
78.8
73 in
Width
70.9 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
55.8 in
Height
44.4 in
106.7
188.9
93.3
160.8
188.9 in
Length
160.8 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige Coupé
3336 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
864 lb
25.9 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige Coupé
3C/35
Generation
Exige S3
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige Coupé
137 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
▶ REPLAY
21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
21.11 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
40 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
596 mi
Range
265 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
596 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Lotus Exige Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
