Lotus Exige (2004 – 2007) vs Pontiac Solstice (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Pontiac Solstice is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 225 hp. The Lotus Exige is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 5.5 s. It is the lighter car, from 875 kg against 1,358 kg. At 3,993 mm, the Pontiac Solstice is 193 mm longer than the Lotus Exige.
| Specification |
Lotus
Exige
2004 – 2007
|
Pontiac
Solstice
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2007 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 192 – 225 hp | 179 – 264 hp |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 224 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 – 5.2 s | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 238 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 – 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,800 mm | 3,993 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,161 mm | 1,273 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 875 – 935 kg | 1,358 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.