Lotus Exige (2000 – 2003) vs MG F/ TF (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Lotus Exige is the more powerful of the two, with up to 179 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 7.6 s. It is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 1,095 kg. At 3,942 mm, the MG F/ TF is 162 mm longer than the Lotus Exige. The Lotus Exige dates from 2000 – 2003, the MG F/ TF from 2002 – 2005.
| Specification |
Lotus
Exige
2000 – 2003
|
MG
F/ TF
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 hp | 116 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 145 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 7.6 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 219 km/h | 190 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.1 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,780 mm | 3,942 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,181 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,375 mm |
| Curb weight | 780 kg | 1,095 – 1,125 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.