2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
