Lotus Elise (1997 – 2001) vs Renault Spider (1996 – 1998): specs compared
The Lotus Elise is the more powerful of the two, with up to 179 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 6.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 658 kg against 930 kg. At 3,800 mm, the Renault Spider is 69 mm longer than the Lotus Elise.
| Specification |
Lotus
Elise
1997 – 2001
|
Renault
Spider
1996 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | France |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1996 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 179 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.9 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 202 – 213 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.3 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,731 mm | 3,800 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm | 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 658 – 714 kg | 930 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.