The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Audi RS5 Coupé S tronic (12 - 15)
€ 47,000
€ 79,900
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,900
ⓘ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 34 inches shorter, 5.6 inches narrower and 8 inches lower than the Audi RS5 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Audi RS5 Coupé
45.8
67.7
75.6
53.8
73.2
79.5
67.7 in
Width
73.2 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
45.8 in
Height
53.8 in
90.6
149
108.3
183
149 in
Length
183 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Audi RS5 Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
2017 lb
51.11 %
General
Lotus Exige
Audi RS5 Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Audi RS5 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CFSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 8250 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
444 hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Audi RS5 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Audi RS5 Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS5 Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
8.89 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Audi RS5 Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
22 mpg
Audi RS5 Coupé
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
311 mi
Range
379 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
379 mi
Audi RS5 Coupé
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).
198.9 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi RS5 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Audi RS5 Coupé
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
