The current Lotus Elise is 150.4″ long, 67.7″ wide, on a 90.6″ wheelbase, weighing 1,909 lb. Since 2006 it has grown 2% in length and gained -5% in weight. At 12.5 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Lotus Elise generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| 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 |
From 2006 to today the Elise gained 3.1″ of length (2%) and -90 lb of weight (-5%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Elise year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 7 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| 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 |
Will a Elise fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| 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 |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 120 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.7″ | 65.4″ | +2.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 90.6″ | 93.7″ | -3.1″ |
| Curb weight | 1,909 lb | 2,421 lb | -512 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Lotus Elise?
150.4″ (12′ 6″) in its current generation, 67.7″ wide and 44.1″ tall.
How much does a Lotus Elise weigh?
1,909 lb at the kerb.
Will a Elise fit in a garage?
At 12.5 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Elise got bigger over the years?
Yes — 3.1″ longer and -90 lb heavier since 2006, across 2 generations. Weight grew -5%, far faster than length.