The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Peugeot RCZ R (14 - 15)
€ 47,000
€ 42,100
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 19.8 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 7.8 inches lower than the Peugeot RCZ R.
Lotus Exige
Peugeot RCZ R
45.8
67.7
75.6
53.6
72.6
83
67.7 in
Width
72.6 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
45.8 in
Height
53.6 in
90.6
149
102.8
168.8
149 in
Length
168.8 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Peugeot RCZ R
1929 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
1058 lb
35.42 %
General
Lotus Exige
Peugeot RCZ R
Exige S2
Generation
4J
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Peugeot RCZ R
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 hp
266 hp
Peugeot RCZ R
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Lotus Exige
133 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Peugeot RCZ R
Performance
Lotus Exige
Peugeot RCZ R
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
Peugeot RCZ R
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10.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.23 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
10.21 lb/hp
11.23 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Peugeot RCZ R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lotus Exige
27 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot RCZ R
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
311 mi
Range
542 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
542 mi
Peugeot RCZ R
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).
119.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Peugeot RCZ R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Peugeot RCZ R
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
642 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
