Lotus Exige (2000 – 2003) vs Opel Speedster (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Lotus Exige is the more powerful of the two, with up to 179 hp against 147 hp. The Opel Speedster has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 219 km/h. The Lotus Exige is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 870 kg.
| Specification |
Lotus
Exige
2000 – 2003
|
Opel
Speedster
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | Speedster · Convertible |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 hp | 147 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 203 – 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.9 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 219 km/h | 217 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,780 mm | 3,790 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,181 mm | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 780 kg | 870 – 930 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.