The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 40,800
€ 53,500
€ 40,800
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 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Lotus Exige
3763 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1702 lb
45.23 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lotus Exige
3C/35
Generation
Exige S2
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lotus Exige
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lotus Exige
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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12.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.71 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
23 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
32 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
431 mi
Range
301 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
431 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
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).
172.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
191.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Lotus Exige
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
888 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
