Alfa Romeo 4C Spider (2015 – 2020) vs Lotus Elise (2016 – 2017): specs compared
The Lotus Elise is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 240 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.5 s. The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has the higher top speed: 257 km/h against 248 km/h. The Lotus Elise uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 917 kg against 940 kg. At 3,988 mm, the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is 163 mm longer than the Lotus Elise.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
4C Spider
2015 – 2020
|
Lotus
Elise
2016 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2020 | 2016 – 2017 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 240 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 250 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 257 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,988 mm | 3,825 mm |
| Width | 1,864 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,184 mm | 1,118 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 940 kg | 917 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.