The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

€ 94,000
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 100,000
 Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Lotus Exige Roadster is 5.4 inches longer and 2.8 inches narrower.
Lotus Exige Roadster
Tesla Roadster
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
70.9
78.8
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
70.9 in
Width
73.7 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
44.4 in
Height
44.4 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
93.3
160.8
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
160.8 in
Length
155.4 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige Roadster
Tesla Roadster
2471 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3285 lb
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
14.76 %
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)

General

Lotus Exige Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Exige S3
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige Roadster
Tesla Roadster
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
375 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Lotus Exige Roadster
302 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster

Performance

Lotus Exige Roadster
Tesla Roadster
170 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

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6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
6.59 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽  ( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Lotus Exige Roadster
24 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
18 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
256 mi
Range
211 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
256 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
53.6 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
183.8 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige Roadster
Tesla Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data