The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Roadster S (12 - 16) vs. Nissan 370Z Roadster Automatic (13 - 19)
€ 66,900

€ 41,800

€ 66,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige Roadster is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 7.7 inches lower than the Nissan 370Z Roadster.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Nissan 370Z Roadster
44.4
70.9
78.8
52.2
72.6
80.5
70.9 in
Width
72.6 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
44.4 in
Height
52.2 in
93.3
160.8
100.4
167.3
160.8 in
Length
167.3 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Roadster
Nissan 370Z Roadster
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
1303 lb
38.73 %

General
Lotus Exige Roadster
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Exige S3
Generation
Z34
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Roadster
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
Engine Code
VQ37VHR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
346 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
346 hp
324 hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
295 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster
Nissan 370Z Roadster
170 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan 370Z Roadster
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5.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
5.96 lb/hp
10.38 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Roadster
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
23 mpg
22 mpg
Nissan 370Z Roadster
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
29 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
246 mi
Range
411 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
246 mi
411 mi
Nissan 370Z Roadster
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).
206.5 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
191.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Roadster
Nissan 370Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
509 lb
Maximum Payload
791 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data