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Compare Lotus Elise 3 vs Volkswagen Eos vs Volkswagen Beetle A5 Cabriolet

Variants
Elise
Elise CR
Elise Cup 250
Elise Cup 260
Elise Cup R
Elise S
Elise S CR
Elise S Cup
Elise Sport
Elise Sport 220
1.4 TSI 122
1.4 TSI 122 Euro5
1.4 TSI 160
1.4 TSI 160 Euro5
1.6 FSI
2.0 FSI
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DSG
2.0 TDI 140 Euro5
2.0 TSI 200
2.0 TSI 200 DSG
2.0 TSI 210
2.0 TSI 210 DSG
3.2 VR6 DSG
3.6 VR6 DSG
1.2 TSI
1.2 TSI DSG
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI DSG
2.0 TDI 110
2.0 TDI 110 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TSI
2.0 TSI DSG

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
112 L / 4.0 cu-ft
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
Passengers
2
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
13.6 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle
11.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
14.8 deg
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
136 mm / 5.4 in
Size | Height
1117 mm / 44.0 in
1473 mm / 58.0 in
Size | Length
3824 mm / 150.6 in
Size | Width
1719 mm / 67.7 in
Track Width | Front
1457.0 mm / 57.4 in
1545.0 mm / 60.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
Wheelbase
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine | Bore
80.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
55%
39%
Pros
  • Very light
  • Great handling
  • Much higher output than before
  • Decent performation
  • As good as a VW convertible can get
  • Interesting VR6 engine
  • Not too complex
  • Rather good styling
  • Improved performance
Cons
  • Somewhat ugly
  • Only available with small engines
  • Very little cargo space
  • Poor DSG reliability
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low reliability overall
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Only available with small engines
  • Lingering reliability concerns

Price

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