The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Audi TT RS plus Coupé (12 - 14)
€ 47,000
€ 60,900
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 16.3 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 7 inches lower than the Audi TT RS plus Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
45.8
67.7
75.6
52.8
72.5
76.9
67.7 in
Width
72.5 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
45.8 in
Height
52.8 in
90.6
149
97.2
165.3
149 in
Length
165.3 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
1433 lb
42.62 %
General
Lotus Exige
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
8J
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
VW EA855
Engine Code
CEPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
355 hp
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.47 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
9.47 lb/hp
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
26 mpg
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
311 mi
Range
414 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
414 mi
Audi TT RS plus 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).
170.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Audi TT RS plus Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
