Compare Lotus Elise Series 2 vs Opel Speedster vs Opel Astra H TwinTop

Variants
Elise
Elise 111R
Elise 111S
2.0T
2.2
1.6 105
1.6 115
1.6T
1.8 125
1.8 140
1.8 140 AT
1.9 CDTI
2.0T 170
2.0T 200

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
115 L / 4.1 cu-ft
206 L / 7.3 cu-ft
205 L / 7.2 cu-ft ~ 440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
38.0 L / 10.0 gal
36.0 L / 9.5 gal
52.0 L / 13.7 gal
Passengers
2
2
4
Payload
470 kg / 1036 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Semi-independent
Tire Size
175/55 R16, 225/45 R17
175/55 R17, 225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
122 mm / 4.8 in
Size | Height
1143 mm / 45.0 in
1117 mm / 44.0 in
1411 mm / 55.6 in
Size | Length
3785 mm / 149.0 in
3786 mm / 149.1 in
4476 mm / 176.2 in
Size | Width
1719 mm / 67.7 in
1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1884 mm / 74.2 in (mirror unfolded)
1759 mm / 69.3 in | 2021 mm / 79.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1831 mm / 72.1 in (mirror folded)
Track Width | Front
1457.0 mm / 57.4 in
1450.0 mm / 57.1 in
1488.0 mm / 58.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1503.0 mm / 59.2 in
1468.0 mm / 57.8 in
1481.0 mm / 58.3 in
Wheel Size
16 in, 17 in
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2330 mm / 91.7 in
2614 mm / 102.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.31

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
K16 (18K4FL70)
Z22SE (L61)
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
90%
80%
29%
Pros
  • Hardtop available
  • Great handling
  • Improved drivetrain
  • Good suspension setup
  • Superb handling
  • Exceptionally light
  • Decent speed
  • Cheap hardtop convertible
  • True top-down driving experience
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • Heavier than before
  • Very little cargo space
  • No powerful engine options
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Slow and sluggish
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Not very comfortable

Price

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