The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Roadster 2.5 (11 - 12) vs. Lotus Exige Roadster Sport 380 (17 - 18)
€ 101,700
€ 90,700
€ 101,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,700
ⓘ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 2.5 is 5.4 inches shorter and 2.8 inches wider.
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Lotus Exige Roadster
44.4
73.7
81.6
44.4
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
92.6
155.4
93.3
160.8
155.4 in
Length
160.8 in
92.6 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Lotus Exige Roadster
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
3285 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
15.59 %
General
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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 manual transmission
Engine
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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
288 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
288 hp
375 hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Tesla Roadster 2.5
273 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Roadster
Performance
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Lotus Exige Roadster
125 mph
Maximum Speed
178 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Roadster
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.53 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster 2.5
10.07 lb/hp
6.53 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Roadster 2.5
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
23 mpg
Tesla Roadster 2.5
126 MPGe
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Roadster
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
56 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
211 mi
Range
239 mi
Tesla Roadster 2.5
211 mi
239 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).
197 kWh
Tesla Roadster 2.5
53.6 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Roadster
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Roadster 2.5
Lotus Exige Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
386 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
