The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 10)
€ 66,900
€ 41,300
€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige Roadster is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
44.4
70.9
78.8
51.9
72
80.1
70.9 in
Width
72 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
44.4 in
Height
51.9 in
93.3
160.8
99.5
173
160.8 in
Length
173 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
99.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
1631 lb
44.17 %
General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Exige S3
Generation
Typ 939
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
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 Roadster
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
5.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.96 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
246 mi
Range
392 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
392 mi
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
210.3 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
210.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 JTS V6 24V
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
509 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
