The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 33,200
€ 53,500
€ 33,200
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 39.4 inches longer, 5 inches wider and 10.2 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
188.9
90.6
149.5
188.9 in
Length
149.5 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Lotus Exige
3439 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1378 lb
40.07 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Lotus Exige
3C/35
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Lotus Exige
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
138 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Lotus Exige
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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24.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
24.92 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
725 mi
Range
301 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
725 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Lotus Exige
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
926 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
