2012 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 348 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 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 2012 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Golf, 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Lotus Exige | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
Model | Exige | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4199 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |