The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
€ 47,000
€ 45,600
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 33.1 inches shorter, 5.3 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF.
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
45.8
67.7
75.6
54
73
79.5
67.7 in
Width
73 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
45.8 in
Height
54 in
90.6
149
108.3
182.1
149 in
Length
182.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
1786 lb
48.08 %
General
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Exige S2
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.68 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
15.68 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
311 mi
Range
552 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
552 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
148.1 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
