The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Elise Sport (15 - 18) vs. Abarth 124 Spider Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 40,800
€ 42,000
€ 40,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 9.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Abarth 124 Spider.
Lotus Elise
Abarth 124 Spider
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
160.4
150.6 in
Length
160.4 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Elise
Abarth 124 Spider
1931 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2965 lb
Weight Difference:
615 lb
24.15 %
General
Lotus Elise
Abarth 124 Spider
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Elise
Abarth 124 Spider
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
55253268
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Elise
134 hp
168 hp
Abarth 124 Spider
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Lotus Elise
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Abarth 124 Spider
Performance
Lotus Elise
Abarth 124 Spider
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Abarth 124 Spider
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.15 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
14.41 lb/hp
15.15 lb/hp
Abarth 124 Spider
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Elise
Abarth 124 Spider
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Elise
37 mpg
36 mpg
Abarth 124 Spider
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
395 mi
Range
424 mi
Lotus Elise
395 mi
424 mi
Abarth 124 Spider
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
Lotus Elise
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Abarth 124 Spider
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Elise
Abarth 124 Spider
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
419 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
