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Background grid Lotus Elise Roadster 2011-2021 Volkswagen Taigo SUV 2020-present
Spec height1 1.117 m 2
1 1.515 m Spec height1
 + 39.8 cm
1 + 3.8 cm
2 3.824 m Spec length
+ 44.2 cm 1 4.266 m Spec length
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Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Volkswagen Taigo SUV 2020 - present
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Lotus Elise Roadster 2011 - 2021
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Side View Car Size ComparisonVolkswagen Taigo (CS) SUV 2020 vs. Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Volkswagen Taigo (CS) SUV 2020 is 44.2 cm longer and 39.8 cm higher compared to Lotus Elise (S3) Roadster 2011. It has 3.8 cm more ground clearance and offers 1044% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
--
426.6 cm
+44.2
Length
382.4 cm
175.7 cm
+3.8
Width2
171.9 cm
199.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
151.5 cm
+39.8
Height1
111.7 cm
255.4 cm
+25.4
Wheelbase
230 cm
16.8 cm
+3.8
Ground clearance3
13 cm
1220 kg
+40%
Weight4,6
876 kg
5
+3
Seats max.
2
455 l
+307%
Cargo volume EU4
112 l
1281 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Premium
+1
€ 20460
Price EU7
€ 40800
+100%
$ --
Price US7
$ 51845
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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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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