Lotus Exige (2008 – 2012) vs Pontiac Solstice (2008 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 261 hp at most. The Lotus Exige is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 s against 5.7 s. The Pontiac Solstice has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 245 km/h. The Lotus Exige uses less fuel, from 8.5 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 875 kg against 1,329 kg. At 3,993 mm, the Pontiac Solstice is 208 mm longer than the Lotus Exige.
| Specification |
Lotus
Exige
2008 – 2012
|
Pontiac
Solstice
2008 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 192 – 261 hp | 175 – 264 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 236 Nm | 225 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.1 – 5.2 s | 5.7 – 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 237 – 245 km/h | 241 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,785 mm | 3,993 mm |
| Width | 1,717 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,168 mm | 1,293 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,299 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 875 – 942 kg | 1,329 – 1,380 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.