The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI quattro S tronic (20 - ..)
€ 53,500
€ 48,300
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 35.4 inches shorter, 4.7 inches narrower and 8.3 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI.
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
45.6
68
75.9
54
72.7
79.9
68 in
Width
72.7 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
45.6 in
Height
54 in
90.6
149.5
108.8
184.9
149.5 in
Length
184.9 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
1565 lb
43.15 %
General
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Exige S2
Generation
F5
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Performance
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
301 mi
Range
751 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
751 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 40 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).
98.8 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















