The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Nissan 350Z Coupé (06 - 07)
€ 47,000
€ 37,900
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 20.7 inches shorter, 3.8 inches narrower and 6 inches lower than the Nissan 350Z Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Nissan 350Z Coupé
45.8
67.7
75.6
51.8
71.5
79.3
67.7 in
Width
71.5 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
45.8 in
Height
51.8 in
90.6
149
104.3
169.7
149 in
Length
169.7 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Nissan 350Z Coupé
1929 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
1598 lb
45.3 %
General
Lotus Exige
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
Z33
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Exige
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
297 hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Nissan 350Z Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Coupé
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Coupé
19 mpg
city
14 mpg
35 mpg
highway
26 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
311 mi
Range
425 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
425 mi
Nissan 350Z 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).
221.6 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Nissan 350Z Coupé
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
2
642 lb
Maximum Payload
485 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
