The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 4C (14 - 18)
€ 53,500
€ 63,500
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 4C.
Lotus Exige
Alfa Romeo 4C
45.6
68
75.9
46.6
73.4
81.3
68 in
Width
73.4 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
45.6 in
Height
46.6 in
90.6
149.5
93.7
157
149.5 in
Length
157 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
93.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Alfa Romeo 4C
2061 lb
Curb Weight
2138 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
3.6 %
General
Lotus Exige
Alfa Romeo 4C
Exige S2
Generation
Typ 960
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Alfa Romeo 4C
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
960 A1.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
238 hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 4C
Performance
Lotus Exige
Alfa Romeo 4C
149 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Alfa Romeo 4C
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
301 mi
Range
365 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
365 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Alfa Romeo 4C
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
509 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
