Lotus Elise (2001 – 2007) vs MG F/ TF (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Lotus Elise is the more powerful of the two, with up to 192 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 220 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 710 kg against 1,095 kg. At 3,942 mm, the MG F/ TF is 162 mm longer than the Lotus Elise.
| Specification |
Lotus
Elise
2001 – 2007
|
MG
F/ TF
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2007 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 192 hp | 116 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 181 Nm | 145 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 6.4 s | 7.6 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 241 km/h | 190 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 8.3 L/100 km | 7.1 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,780 mm | 3,942 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,140 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,375 mm |
| Curb weight | 710 – 860 kg | 1,095 – 1,125 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.