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Background grid Volkswagen Passat Estate 2019-2023 Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 1.516 m 2 
+ 39.9 cm
1 1.117 m Spec height1
+ 1.5 cm 2
+ 11.3 cm 2 1.832 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″
Volkswagen Passat Estate 2019 - 2023
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Volkswagen
Passat
Estate
Gen. 8.1 | 2019 - 2023
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Estate 2019


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 11.3 cm narrower and 39.9 cm lower compared to Volkswagen Passat Variant (B8) Estate 2019. It has 1.5 cm less ground clearance and offers 94% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Mid-size
382.4 cm
Length
477.3 cm
+94.9
171.9 cm
Width2
183.2 cm
+11.3
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
208.3 cm
111.7 cm
Height1
151.6 cm
+39.9
230 cm
Wheelbase
278.6 cm
+48.6
13 cm
Ground clearance3
14.5 cm
+1.5
876 kg
Weight4,6
1474 kg
+69%
2
Seats max.
5
+3
112 l
Cargo volume EU4
650 l
+481%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1780 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 40800
+31%
Price EU7
€ 31335
$ 51845
Price US7
$ --
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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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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