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Compare Lotus Elise Base vs Elise SC
Compare Lotus Elise Base
vs
Elise SC
Lotus
Elise
2011
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$51,845 - $54,990
Price range (MSRP)
Lotus Elise For Sale
21/27 mpg
City/Hwy
190 hp
Horsepower
N/A
Lotus Elise Review and Specs
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Elise Convertible
Lotus Elise Base
$51,845
Starting Price (MSRP)
Lotus Elise Base For Sale
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Elise SC Convertible
Lotus Elise SC
$54,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
Lotus Elise SC For Sale
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What are the differences between the Lotus Elise Base and Elise SC?
Overview
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.8L Supercharged Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
1.8L Supercharged Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
190 hp @ 7800 rpm
220 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque
133 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
156 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
1,984 lbs
2,006 lbs
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Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
23 MPG
22 MPG
City
21 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
26 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 Tons/yr
8.5 Tons/yr
EPA rating
6
6
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gallons
10.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
222.6 miles
212 miles
Cruising Range Highway
286.2 miles
275.6 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
149 in
149 in
Height
44 in
44 in
Max Width
72.8 in
72.8 in
Front Width
57.4 in
57.4 in
Rear Width
59.2 in
59.2 in
Wheelbase
90.5 in
90.5 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
5.3 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
2 seater
2 seater
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Manual
Manual
Turning Diameter
32.8 ft
32.8 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x 5.5"
16" x 5.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Independent
Independent
Rear Suspension
Independent
Independent
Tires
Front Tire
P175/50R16
P175/50R16
Rear Tire
P225/45R17
P225/45R17
Colors and Materials
Standard Interior Materials
Biscuit leather seat trim
Black leather seat trim
Magnolia leather seat trim
Red leather seat trim
Biscuit leather seat trim
Black leather seat trim
Magnolia leather seat trim
Red leather seat trim
Features and Options
Infotainment
Premium Sound System
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Optional
Optional
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Comfort
A/C
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Optional
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
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