Lotus Exige (2004 – 2007) vs Caterham CSR (2005 – 2024): specs compared
The Caterham CSR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 225 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.1 s against 4.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 238 km/h. The Lotus Exige uses less fuel, from 8.8 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. The Caterham CSR is the lighter car, from 515 kg against 875 kg. At 3,800 mm, the Lotus Exige is 498 mm longer than the Caterham CSR.
| Specification |
Lotus
Exige
2004 – 2007
|
Caterham
CSR
2005 – 2024
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2005 – 2024 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 192 – 225 hp | 203 – 264 hp |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 224 – 271 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 – 5.2 s | 3.1 – 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 238 km/h | 225 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 – 9.1 L/100 km | 10.2 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,800 mm | 3,302 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,684 mm |
| Height | 1,161 mm | 1,138 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,314 mm |
| Curb weight | 875 – 935 kg | 515 – 565 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.