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Background grid Acura TL Sedan 2012-2014 Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 1.453 m 2 
+ 33.6 cm
1 1.117 m Spec height1
+ 2 cm 2
+ 16.1 cm 2 1.88 m Spec width2
1 1.719 m Spec width2
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
Acura TL Sedan 2012 - 2014
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Acura
TL
Sedan
Gen. 4.1 | 2012 - 2014
Spotted in the USA 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. Acura TL Sedan 2012


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 16.1 cm narrower and 33.6 cm lower compared to Acura TL Sedan 2012. It has 2 cm less ground clearance.

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Size class
Mid-size
382.4 cm
Length
492.8 cm
+110.4
171.9 cm
Width2
188 cm
+16.1
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
111.7 cm
Height1
145.3 cm
+33.6
230 cm
Wheelbase
277.6 cm
+47.6
13 cm
Ground clearance3
15 cm
+2
876 kg
Weight4,6
1690 kg
+93%
2
Seats max.
5
+3
112 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
371 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 40800
Price EU7
€ --
$ 51845
+46%
Price US7
$ 35700
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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