Compare Lotus Exige 1 vs Lotus Europa S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
115 L / 4.1 cu-ft
154 L / 5.4 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
40.0 L / 10.6 gal
44.0 L / 11.6 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
185 kg / 408 lbs
71 kg / 157 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
215/40 R17, 245/40 R17
175/55 R17, 225/45 R17
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1175 mm / 46.3 in
1120 mm / 44.1 in
Size | Length
3780 mm / 148.8 in
3900 mm / 153.5 in
Size | Width
1720 mm / 67.7 in
1714 mm / 67.5 in
Track Width | Front
1454.0 mm / 57.2 in
1457.0 mm / 57.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1489.0 mm / 58.6 in
1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Weight
780.0 kg / 1719.6 lbs
995.0 kg / 2193.6 lbs
Wheel Size
17 in
17 in
Wheelbase
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2330 mm / 91.7 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
5.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
9.3 sec
Fuel Economy
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 12.7 L/100km / 18.5 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
219.0 km/h / 136.1 mph
230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
GM Z20LER
Engine | Bore
80.0 mm / 3.1 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
11.5:1
8.8:1
Engine | Displacement
1.8 L / 109.5 cu-in / 1795.0 cc
2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
Engine | Power
179.0 hp / 133.5 kW @ 7800 rpm
203.0 hp / 151.4 kW @ 5400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
99.7 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
101.6 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
89.3 mm / 3.5 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
171 Nm / 126.1 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
263 Nm / 194.0 lb-ft
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Turbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Production
Availability
2000 ~ 2001
2006 ~ 2010
Reviews
Neofiliac score
77%
70%
Pros
- Highly focused build
- Exceptionally light
- Very nimble handling
- Double-wishbone suspensions all around
- More practical than the Exige
- Superb handling
Cons
- Only available with a small engine
- Very little cargo space
- No powerful engine options
- Very little cargo space
- Toy-like styling
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