The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 40,800

€ 48,400

€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus RC 300h.
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lexus RC 300h
55.8
73
82.3
54.9
72.4
81.5
73 in
Width
72.4 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.8 in
Height
54.9 in
106.7
188.9
107.5
184.8
188.9 in
Length
184.8 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lexus RC 300h
3763 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.62 %

General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lexus RC 300h
3C/35
Generation
XC1
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lexus RC 300h
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lexus RC 300h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RC 300h
▶ REPLAY
12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.71 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
47 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
16 mpg
city
45 mpg
32 mpg
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
431 mi
Range
820 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
431 mi
820 mi
Lexus RC 300h
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
94.8 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
191.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lexus RC 300h
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data