2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 391 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 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, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
| Model | Exige | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4278 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2537 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |
