2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2011 Audi TT. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi TT weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi TT. (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2011 Audi TT | |
| Make | Lotus | Audi |
| Model | Exige | TT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2469 mm |
