Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8vsAUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S Cup 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2016
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8J)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2009-2010

Comparison overview

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    952 kg
    2,099 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
220hp164kW
200hp149kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
952kg2,099lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight-
1,725kg3,803lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
47.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
4,178mm164in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,358mm53in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,468mm97in
Front track-
1,572mm62in
Rear track-
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume-
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
60L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
27.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 has 20 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
952 kg
2,099 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
1,405 kg
3,097 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.84.6 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 1.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
533 km
331 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
952 kg
2,099 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,178 mm
164.5 in
Height
1,358 mm
53.5 in
Range score
533 km
331 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 453 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 89 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 236 km (147 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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