2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1437 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
Model | Exige | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |