Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VvsAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Acura RSX

2.0 i 16V Type S

212 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    263 Nm
    194 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Most powerful
    212 hp
    158 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    504 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEuropa S2.0 16VAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
203hp151kW
212hp158kW
Torque
263Nm194lb-ft
194Nm143lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
64.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.9s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
148Nm/t99lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,900mm154in
4,374mm172in
Width
1,714mm67in
1,725mm68in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,330mm92in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,486mm59in
Trunk volume-
504L
Max trunk volume
154L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
44L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VAcura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type SPowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S7,800 rpm7,000 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16VAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.9 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S has 9 hp more than Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
194 Nm
143 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
995 kg
2,194 lb
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5.8 s
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S6.2 s

Although Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S has more power, Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
212 hp
158 kW
6.2 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
AcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
212 hp
158 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16VAcuraRSX2.0 i 16V Type S
Power
203 hp
151 kW
212 hp
158 kW
Torque
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
194 Nm
143 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,374 mm
172.2 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
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Trunk score
154 L
5.4 cu ft
504 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Europa S 2.0 16V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Has 69 Nm more
  • Is 315 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RSX 2.0 i 16V Type S

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Has 350 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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