The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 (16 - ..)
€ 100,000

€ 76,500

€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Tesla Roadster is 13.8 cm shorter, 7.1 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Lotus Exige Roadster.
Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
1127
1873
2073
1129
1802
2002
1873 mm
Width
1802 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2002 mm
1127 mm
Height
1129 mm
2352
3946
2370
4084
3946 mm
Length
4084 mm
2352 mm
Wheelbase
2370 mm
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
1490 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
15.59 %

General
Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
Roadster
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with compressor
SPORT
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 CC
Engine Capacity
3456 CC
249 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
345 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 bhp
345 bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
380 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 4500 rpm
Tesla Roadster
380 NM
400 NM
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
130 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster
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5.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.22 kg/bhp
Tesla Roadster
5.28 kg/bhp
3.22 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽
( 151 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
Tesla Roadster
151 MPGe
28 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
37 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
211 mi
Range
246 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige Roadster
Environmental Impact
53.6 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).
191.4 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
175 kg
Maximum Payload
890 kg
No data
Boot Capacity
112 L


No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data