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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8vsAUDI TT Roadster (8S) 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) · Facelift 2017

Sport 220 1.8

220 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
VS

AUDI TT Roadster (8S)

2.0 TFSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    904 kg
    1,993 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
904kg1,993lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
4,184mm165in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,353mm53in
Wheelbase-
2,505mm99in
Front track-
1,572mm62in
Rear track-
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume-
212L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
55L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8: Power / Torque
  • AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,600-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
26.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
220 hp
164 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
904 kg
1,993 lb
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
1,530 kg
3,373 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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.84.6 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI5.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 1.0 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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8 and AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI: 1.5 L/100 km.

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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
533 km
331 mi
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
611 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 mph
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
220 hp
164 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
212 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.6 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)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8AUDITT Roadster (8S)2.0 TFSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
904 kg
1,993 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
212 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
4,184 mm
164.7 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
533 km
331 mi
611 km
380 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
212 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 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) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8AUDI TT Roadster (8S) 2.0 TFSI
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8

  • Is 626 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 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 (8S) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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