The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Elise S (12 - 15) vs. Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo (16 - 18)
€ 49,700
€ 25,000
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Elise is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo.
Lotus Elise
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
44
67.7
75.6
48.4
68.5
75.8
67.7 in
Width
68.5 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
44 in
Height
48.4 in
90.6
150.6
90.9
159.6
150.6 in
Length
159.6 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Elise
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
2037 lb
Curb Weight
2480 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2899 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
17.86 %
General
Lotus Elise
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Elise S3
Generation
NF
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
Lotus Elise
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Elise
217 hp
138 hp
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Lotus Elise
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Performance
Lotus Elise
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
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9.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.97 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
9.39 lb/hp
17.97 lb/hp
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Elise
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lotus Elise
31 mpg
37 mpg
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
331 mi
Range
437 mi
Lotus Elise
331 mi
437 mi
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Lotus Elise
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Elise
Fiat 124 Spider 1.4 Multiair Turbo
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
534 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
