Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RvsAUDI TT Roadster (8N) · Facelift 2000 1.8 T

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 (8N) · Facelift 2000

1.8 T

190 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2005-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Most powerful
    192 hp
    143 kW
  • 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

AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T

  • Highest torque
    240 Nm
    177 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
192hp143kW
190hp142kW
Torque
180Nm133lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
850kg1,874lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight-
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
3,785mm149in
4,041mm159in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,143mm45in
1,349mm53in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,422mm95in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,503mm59in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
115L
-
Max trunk volume-
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
38L
55L
CO2 emissions-
197g/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 (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 TPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T5,700 rpm1,980-5,400 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
149 km/h
92 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R has 2 hp more than AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T and Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: 2 hp (1 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
240 Nm
177 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
1,340 kg
2,954 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
226 km/h
140 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R and AUDI TT Roadster (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T: 2.7 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
190 hp
142 kW
7.6 s
226 km/h
140 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 (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,349 mm
53.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RAUDITT Roadster (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T
Power
192 hp
143 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
850 kg
1,874 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,041 mm
159.1 in
Height
1,349 mm
53.1 in
Range score
-
671 km
417 mi
CO2 score
-
197 g/km
Trunk score
115 L
4.1 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 490 kg lighter
  • Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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