Quick answer
The 2016 Lotus Elise, the latest model year on record, is 150.4″ long, 67.7″ wide and 44.1″ tall on a 90.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 1,909 lb. At 12.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 5.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Lotus Elise generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011 | 147.2″ | 67.7″ | 44.5″ | 89.8″ | 2,000 lb |
| 2016 | 150.4″ | 67.7″ | 44.1″ | 90.6″ | 1,909 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Elise year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 150.4″ | 67.7″ | 90.6″ | 1 | |
| 2011 | 149.2″ | 72.8″ | 90.6″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 149.2″ | 72.8″ | 90.6″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 149.2″ | 72.8″ | 90.6″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 149.2″ | 72.8″ | 90.6″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 147.2″ | 67.7″ | 89.8″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 147.2″ | 67.7″ | 89.8″ | 1 |
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Elise fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 12.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 12.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 111 cars within 10″ of its length, the Elise is lighter than 85% and wider than 80%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 111 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.7″ | 65.7″ | +2.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 90.6″ | 93.7″ | −3.1″ |
| Curb weight | 1,909 lb | 2,445 lb | −536 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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How long is the 2016 Lotus Elise?
150.4″ (12′ 6″) long and 67.7″ wide.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 Elise model years, 2006 to 2016. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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