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Background grid Volkswagen Golf Hatchback 2019-2024 Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021
Spec height1 58.2 in 2 
+ 14.21 in
1 44 in Spec height1
1 + 0.43 in
+ 18.23 in 2 168.8 in Spec length
1 150.6 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Lotus
Elise
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 2011 - 2021
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Mirrored image
Volkswagen Golf 5-door Hatchback GTI 2019 - 2024
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Volkswagen
Golf
5-door Hatchback GTI
Gen. 8 | 2019 - 2024
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Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 vs. Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback GTI 2019


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011 is 18.23 in shorter and 14.21 in lower compared to Volkswagen Golf (CD) 5-door Hatchback GTI 2019. It has 0.4 in more ground clearance and offers 91% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
Compact
150.6 in
Length
168.8 in
+18.2
67.7 in
Width2
70.4 in
+2.7
-- in
Width incl. mirrors
81.61 in
44 in
Height1
58.2 in
+14.2
90.6 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
+12.8
5.1 in
+0.4
Ground clearance3
4.7 in
1931.2 lbs
Weight4,6
3150.4 lbs
+64%
2
Seats max.
5
+3
4 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
13.2 cu ft
+230%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
43.4 cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
+1
Segment
Standard
€ 40800
Price EU7
€ 40905
+1%
$ 51845
+70%
Price US7
$ 30530
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
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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