The Comparative Analysis :

Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

€ 100,000
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11) Tesla Roadster
€ 77,800
 Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18) Lotus Exige Roadster
€ 100,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Tesla Roadster is 5.4 inches shorter and 2.8 inches wider.
Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
44.4
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
73.7
81.6
44.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
70.9
78.8
73.7 in
Width
70.9 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
44.4 in
Height
44.4 in
Blueprint Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
92.6
155.4
Blueprint Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)
93.3
160.8
155.4 in
Length
160.8 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
14.76 %
Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 350 IPS (16 - 18)

General

Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
Roadster
Generation
Exige S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
Asyn­chronous motor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
SPORT
Engine Code
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
6
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Tesla Roadster
249 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Tesla Roadster
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster

Performance

Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
130 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Roadster

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige Roadster

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11.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
11.64 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽  ( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 mpg
Tesla Roadster
126 MPGe
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
No data
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
211 mi
Range
265 mi
Tesla Roadster
211 mi
265 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).
178.2 kWh
Tesla Roadster
53.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Tesla Roadster
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data