The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Audi S5 Coupé (07 - 11)
€ 53,500
€ 58,200
€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,200
ⓘ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 33 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 8.3 inches lower than the Audi S5 Coupé.
Lotus Exige
Audi S5 Coupé
45.6
68
75.9
53.9
73
79.5
68 in
Width
73 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
45.6 in
Height
53.9 in
90.6
149.5
108.3
182.5
149.5 in
Length
182.5 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Audi S5 Coupé
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
1698 lb
45.17 %
General
Lotus Exige
Audi S5 Coupé
Exige S2
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Audi S5 Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
CAUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
349 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
349 hp
Audi S5 Coupé
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Audi S5 Coupé
Performance
Lotus Exige
Audi S5 Coupé
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Coupé
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
Audi S5 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Audi S5 Coupé
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
19 mpg
Audi S5 Coupé
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
301 mi
Range
329 mi
Lotus Exige
301 mi
329 mi
Audi S5 Coupé
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).
229.2 kWh
Lotus Exige
172.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
Audi S5 Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Audi S5 Coupé
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
