Morgan Plus 8 (2012 – 2018) vs Lotus Exige (2012 – 2021): specs compared
The Morgan Plus 8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 362 hp against 350 hp. The Lotus Exige is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.8 s against 4.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.1 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. The Morgan Plus 8 is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,166 kg.
| Specification |
Morgan
Plus 8
2012 – 2018
|
Lotus
Exige
2012 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2018 | 2012 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 362 hp | 349 hp |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 3.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 4,049 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,219 mm | 1,128 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,370 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,100 kg | 1,166 – 1,176 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.