Tesla Roadster (2009 – 2012) vs Lotus Exige (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Tesla Roadster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 288 hp against 261 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.1 s. The Lotus Exige has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 875 kg against 1,240 kg. At 3,947 mm, the Tesla Roadster is 162 mm longer than the Lotus Exige.
| Specification |
Tesla
Roadster
2009 – 2012
|
Lotus
Exige
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2012 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 248 – 288 hp | 192 – 261 hp |
| Torque | 370 – 400 Nm | 180 – 236 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.7 – 3.9 s | 4.1 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 237 – 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.5 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,947 mm | 3,785 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,717 mm |
| Height | 1,125 mm | 1,168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,352 mm | 2,299 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,240 kg | 875 – 942 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.