Alfa Romeo 4C vs. Lotus Elise
In comparing the Alfa Romeo 4C's and the Lotus Elise's specifications and ratings, the Alfa Romeo 4C has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Alfa Romeo 4C's and the Lotus Elise's specifications and ratings, the Alfa Romeo 4C is a better car than the Lotus Elise.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Alfa Romeo 4C’s base engine makes 237 horsepower, and the Lotus Elise base engine makes 189 horsepower. The 4C is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 357 miles. The Elise is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 311 miles. This gives the Alfa Romeo 4C the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lotus Elise. The 4C uses premium unleaded, and the Elise uses gasoline.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
35.7%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$28,500 - $44,466
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
Alfa Romeo 4C Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lotus Elise Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Alfa Romeo 4C Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 40Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
11 out of / 40Ranking
14 out of / 40Ranking
23 out of / 26Ranking
38 out of / 40Lotus Elise Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Alfa Romeo 4C Trim Levels
Spider
Lotus Elise Trim Levels
Base, SC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
2 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
237 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.095 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
189 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
133 foot-lbs @ 6800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.094 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
252 / 357 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
242 / 311 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
3.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2487 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
46.7 inches
Length:
157 inches
Wheelbase:
93.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2010 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
44 inches
Length:
149 inches
Wheelbase:
90.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
