The current Lotus Exige is 160.6″ long, 70.9″ wide, on a 93.3″ wheelbase, weighing 2,571 lb. Since 2008 it has grown 8% in length and gained 24% in weight. At 13.4 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Lotus Exige generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Lotus Exige, 494 lb of it since 2008, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2011 | 149.2″ | 72.8″ | 46.1″ | 90.6″ | 2,077 lb |
| 2016 | 160.6″ | 70.9″ | 44.5″ | 93.3″ | 2,571 lb |
From 2008 to today the Exige gained 11.4″ of length (8%) and 494 lb of weight (24%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
Exige year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 5 years on record for the Lotus Exige. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 160.6″ | 70.9″ | 93.3″ | 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 |
Will a Exige fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 13.4-foot Lotus Exige it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the Exige clears the garage by 5.6 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.4 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.4 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 300 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 | 70.9″ | 67.3″ | +3.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 93.3″ | 97.2″ | -3.9″ |
| Curb weight | 2,571 lb | 2,650 lb | -79 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 2,571 lb the Lotus Exige is right on the class average, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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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, 5 measured model years for the Lotus Exige between 2008 and 2016.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Lotus Exige fits into 2 rows instead of 5. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Lotus Exige.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Lotus Exige?
160.6″ (13′ 5″) in its current generation, 70.9″ wide and 44.5″ tall.
How much does a Lotus Exige weigh?
2,571 lb at the kerb, which is 24% more than the first generation we hold from 2008.
Will a Exige fit in a garage?
At 13.4 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the Exige got bigger over the years?
Yes — 11.4″ longer and 494 lb heavier since 2008, across 2 generations. Weight grew 24%, far faster than length.
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