News
Features
New Cars
Used Cars
Shopping Tools
2020 Awards
  1. Home
  2. Compare Cars
  3. Compare Lotus Elise vs Lotus Exige

Compare Lotus Elise vs Lotus Exige

Lotus Elise
2011 Lotus Elise
Select configuration:
$51,845
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
Lotus Elise For Sale Lotus Elise Full Review
Change Car
Lotus Exige
2011 Lotus Exige
Select configuration:
$65,690
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
Lotus Exige For Sale Lotus Exige Full Review
Change Car
Lotus Evora Tesla Roadster
Select Car

Overview

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Seating Capacity
2 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
4 ft³

Photos

Lotus Elise
2008-2011 Lotus Elise Rear Angle View
2008-2011 Lotus Elise Front Seats
40
More
Lotus Exige
Rear Angle View
Steering Wheel
12
More

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
190 hp @ 7800 rpm
240 hp @ 8000 rpm
Torque
133 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
170 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
1,984 lbs
2,077 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
23 MPG
23 MPG
City
21 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr
EPA rating
6
6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gallons
10.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
222.6 miles
222.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
286.2 miles
286.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
149 in
149.5 in
Height
44 in
45.6 in
Max Width
72.8 in
68 in
Front Width
57.4 in
57.4 in
Rear Width
59.2 in
59.3 in
Wheelbase
90.5 in
90.5 in
Ground Clearance
5.3 in
4.1 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
2 seater
2 seater

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
4 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Manual
Manual
Turning Diameter
32.8 ft
32.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
16" x 5.5"
16" x 6.0"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Independent
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P175/50R16
P195/50WR16
Rear Tire
P225/45R17
P225/45WR17

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Biscuit leather seat trim
  • Black leather seat trim
  • Magnolia leather seat trim
  • Red leather seat trim
  • Black cloth sport bucket seats w/ProBax anatomical padding

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
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
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
Standard

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
Now Buzzing
Hardcore Offroader Battle: Land Rover Defender V8 Vs. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
Comparison
Hardcore Offroader Battle: Land Rover Defender V8 Vs. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
This Company Will Build An Insanely Detailed Scale Model Of Your Car
Industry News
This Company Will Build An Insanely Detailed Scale Model Of Your Car
Land Rover Defender V8 Pricing Is Outrageous
Pricing
Land Rover Defender V8 Pricing Is Outrageous
Ford CEO Issues Warning To Electric Car Industry
Electric Vehicles
Ford CEO Issues Warning To Electric Car Industry
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Pricing Goes From Mainstream To Luxury
Pricing
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Pricing Goes From Mainstream To Luxury
GMC Teases Terrain Denali In New Family Photo
Teaser
GMC Teases Terrain Denali In New Family Photo
Lotus Elise
Best Comparisons
Lotus Exige
Best Comparisons
  • Popular Tags
  • Cars
By Make
Acura Alfa Romeo Apollo Automobil Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lotus Lucid Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce smart Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo
By Car Type
SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars
By Price
Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K