Lotus Elise vs Lotus Emira
Overview | |
Years produced1996-2011 | Years produced2023-Present |
MSRP$51,845 | MSRP$106,900 |
Listings10 | Listings417 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 189 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 400 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower189 hp @ 7800 rpm | Horsepower400 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 189 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 400 hp I4 |
Torque133 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm | Torque354 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower189 hp @ 7800 rpm | Horsepower400 hp @ 6800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.0 cu ft | Cargo Space5.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight2010 lbs | Curb Weight3229 lbs |
Height44.0 in | Height48.3 in |
Length149.0 in | Length173.7 in |
Width72.8 in | Width82.4 in |
Wheelbase90.5 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload596 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1996-2011 | 2023-Present |
MSRP | $51,845 | $106,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | ||
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 189 hp I4 | 2.0L 400 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Horsepower | 189 hp @ 7800 rpm | 400 hp @ 6800 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 189 hp I4 | 2.0L 400 hp I4 |
Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm | 354 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
Horsepower | 189 hp @ 7800 rpm | 400 hp @ 6800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.0 cu ft | 5.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2010 lbs | 3229 lbs |
Height | 44.0 in | 48.3 in |
Length | 149.0 in | 173.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 82.4 in |
Wheelbase | 90.5 in | 101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 596 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |

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