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, 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. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| 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. 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 | 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. 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 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.