Lotus Exige (2012–2021) vs Volkswagen Golf R (2021–2024)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2012–2021 | 2021–2024 | — | — |
| Generation | Exige (2012) | Mk8 | — | — |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback | — | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | — | — |
| Engine | S 3.5L V6 6MT (350 HP) | EA888 | — | — |
| Displacement | 3,5 l | 2,0 l | — | — |
| Power | 349 hp | 320 hp | — | — |
| Power | 257 kW | 235 kW | — | — |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm | — | — |
| Gearbox | Manual | DSG | — | — |
| Gears | — | 7 | — | — |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | — | — |
| 0-100 km/h | 3,8 s | 4,7 s | — | — |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 250 km/h | — | — |
| Consumption (city) | — | 10,4 l/100km | — | — |
| Consumption (highway) | — | 7 l/100km | — | — |
| Consumption (combined) | 10,1 l/100km | 8,2 l/100km | — | — |
| CO₂ emissions | — | 187 g/km | — | — |
| Euro emission class | — | Euro 6d | — | — |
| Length | 4 049 mm | 4 290 mm | — | — |
| Width | 1 801 mm | 1 789 mm | — | — |
| Height | 1 128 mm | 1 458 mm | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2 370 mm | 2 626 mm | — | — |
| Weight | 1 176 kg | 1 550 kg | — | — |
| Trunk | — | 341 l | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 | — | — |
| Price | — | ~ price from €47,000 to €57,000 | — | — |
Estimated monthly running costs
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