Lotus Elise vs Tesla Model S - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Austin, TX
| Vehicle | 2011 Lotus Elise 2dr Convertible (1.8L 4cyl 6M) | 2025 Tesla Model S 4dr Sedan AWD (electric DD) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | - | $79,990 | ||
| Average Price Paid | - | $79,990 | ||
| Invoice | - | - | ||
| Federal Tax Credit | Not Eligible | Not Eligible | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | Not Available | 8.4 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.8 / 5 stars | 3.5 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 8 yr./ 150,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | Not available | standard | ||
| Navigation | Not available | standard | ||
| Satellite radio | Not available | standard | ||
| Keyless Ignition | Not available | standard | ||
| Cruise control | Not available | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | Not available | standard | ||
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette | ||
| Heated seats | Not available | standard | ||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | standard | ||
| Folding rear seats | Not available | standard | ||
| Sunroof | Not available | standard | ||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 189 hp @ 7,800 rpm | Not available | ||
| Engine torque | 133 lb-ft @ 6,800 rpm | Not available | ||
| Engine displacement | 1.8 l | Not available | ||
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | Electric | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 1-speed direct drive | ||
| Tire size | 175/55R16 (FRONT)
225/45R17 (REAR) | 255/45R19 (FRONT)
285/40R19 (REAR) | ||
| Wheel size | 16 X 5.5-in (Front)
17 X 7.5-in (Rear) | 19 X 9.5-in (Front)
19 X 10.5-in (Rear) | ||
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG | Not applicable | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | N/A / N/A / N/A MPGe | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 11.5 gal. | Not applicable | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 242 / 311 miles | See EPA Electricity Range | ||
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | electric | ||
| Section Title | Battery | Battery | ||
| EPA Electricity Range | Not applicable | N/A | ||
| EPA KWh / 100 mi. | Not applicable | N/A | ||
| Time To Charge Battery (At 240V) | Not applicable | N/A | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 32.8 ft. | 40.3 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 2,010 lb. | - | ||
| Ground Clearance | - | 5.0 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | 86.2 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 67.7 in. | 78.2 in. | ||
| Height | 44.0 in. | 56.3 in. | ||
| Length | 149.0 in. | 197.7 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 90.5 in. | 116.5 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 4.0 cu. ft. | 28.2 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | - | 39.7 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | - | 42.4 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 58.4 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | - | 38.1 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | - | 35.5 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 55.1 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black, leather Black, cloth Cream, leather Red, leather Biscuit, leather | Black and White, leatherette Cream, leatherette All Black, leatherette | ||
| Exterior | Chrome Orange Storm Titanium Arctic Silver Liquid Blue Quartz Silver Carbon Grey Ardent Red British Racing Green Burnt Orange Ice White Isotope Green Persian Blue Aquamarine Blue Solar Yellow Starlight Black Canyon Red Graphite Gray Phantom Black Laser Blue Aspen White | Stealth Grey Ultra Red Solid Black Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Lunar Silver |
