2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 MG TF
To start off, 2008 MG TF is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. Both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2008 MG TF are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 MG TF. (158 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG TF weights approximately 319 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (174 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2008 MG TF | |
| Make | Lotus | MG |
| Model | Exige | TF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
