Quick answer
The 2016 Lotus Exige, the latest model year on record, is 160.6″ long, 70.9″ wide and 44.5″ tall on a 93.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,571 lb. At 13.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Lotus Exige generation, measured
| 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 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Exige year by year
| 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 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Exige fit
| 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 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 302 cars within 10″ of its length, the Exige is wider than 82% and has a shorter wheelbase than 84%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 302 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 67.3″ | +3.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 93.3″ | 97.6″ | −4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,571 lb | 2,701 lb | −130 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
Exige against its rivals
Next to the Lamborghini Gallardo and Honda CR-Z, the Exige is the lightest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Exige (this car) | 2016 | 160.6″ | 70.9″ | 2,571 lb |
| Lamborghini Gallardo | 2014 | 169.3″ | 74.8″ | 3,307 lb |
| Honda CR-Z | 2017 | 160.6″ | 68.5″ | 2,657 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Exige or the Lamborghini Gallardo?
The 2014 Lamborghini Gallardo is 8.7″ longer and 736 lb heavier than the 2016 Exige.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Exige model years, 2008 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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