The Comparative Analysis :
Abarth 124 Spider (16 - 18) vs. Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)
€ 40,000
€ 49,700
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Abarth 124 Spider is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the Lotus Elise.
Abarth 124 Spider
Lotus Elise
48.4
68.5
75.8
44
67.7
75.6
68.5 in
Width
67.7 in
75.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
48.4 in
Height
44 in
90.9
160.4
90.6
150.6
160.4 in
Length
150.6 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Abarth 124 Spider
Lotus Elise
2502 lb
Curb Weight
2037 lb
2921 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
18.58 %
General
Abarth 124 Spider
Lotus Elise
NF
Generation
Elise S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Abarth 124 Spider
Lotus Elise
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
55253268
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6800 rpm
Abarth 124 Spider
168 hp
217 hp
Lotus Elise
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Abarth 124 Spider
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Lotus Elise
Performance
Abarth 124 Spider
Lotus Elise
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Abarth 124 Spider
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
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14.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 lb/hp
Abarth 124 Spider
14.89 lb/hp
9.39 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Abarth 124 Spider
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Abarth 124 Spider
37 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Elise
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
437 mi
Range
331 mi
Abarth 124 Spider
437 mi
331 mi
Lotus Elise
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Abarth 124 Spider
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
Lotus Elise
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Abarth 124 Spider
Lotus Elise
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
419 lb
Maximum Payload
534 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
