Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RvsAUDI 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 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8J)

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    850 kg
    1,874 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    226 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
192hp143kW
200hp149kW
Torque
180Nm133lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
850kg1,874lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight-
1,635kg3,605lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,785mm149in
4,178mm164in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,143mm45in
1,358mm53in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,572mm62in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
115L
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
38L
55L
CO2 emissions-
186g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RAUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
26.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI has 8 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
180 Nm
133 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 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
850 kg
1,874 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
1,315 kg
2,899 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 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI6.5 s

Although AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.5 s
237 km/h
147 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 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 in
AUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RAUDITT Roadster (8J)2.0 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
850 kg
1,874 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Length
3,785 mm
149.0 in
Height
1,143 mm
45.0 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
-
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
186 g/km
Trunk score
115 L
4.1 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleAUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 74 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI TT Roadster (8J) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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