The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)

€ 53,500
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 45,600
 Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08) Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lotus Exige is substantially smaller in every dimension. It's 32.6 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 8.4 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF.
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
54
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
73
79.5
68 in
Width
73 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
45.6 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)
108.3
182.1
149.5 in
Length
182.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1653 lb
44.5 %
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF quattro (07 - 08)

General

Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Exige S2
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
237 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.68 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
15.68 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
301 mi
Range
552 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
552 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
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).
148.1 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI DPF
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data