Alfa Romeo 4C (2013 – 2020) vs Lotus Elise (2010 – 2021): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo 4C is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 217 hp. It has the higher top speed: 257 km/h against 241 km/h. The Lotus Elise uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 895 kg. At 3,988 mm, the Alfa Romeo 4C is 203 mm longer than the Lotus Elise. The Alfa Romeo 4C dates from 2013 – 2020, the Lotus Elise from 2010 – 2021.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
4C
2013 – 2020
|
Lotus
Elise
2010 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2020 | 2010 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 134 – 217 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 160 – 212 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.6 – 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 257 km/h | 204 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 L/100 km | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,988 mm | 3,785 mm |
| Width | 1,864 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,184 mm | 1,118 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2,299 mm |
| Curb weight | 895 kg | 870 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.