The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09)
€ 53,500
€ 48,600
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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.
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
45.6
68
75.9
54
73
79.5
68 in
Width
73 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
45.6 in
Height
54 in
90.6
149.5
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
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
1742 lb
45.81 %
General
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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
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
Performance
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
301 mi
Range
577 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
577 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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).
141.9 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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
