Lotus Esprit
2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
304 hp2174 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1991-1996
Car comparison
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300vsJaguar XJS Coupe 6.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Jaguar XJS Coupe
6.0
302 hp5993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1996
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Best choices
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.5 s
- Fastest top speed280 km/h174 mph Unrestricted270 km/h168 mph Restricted
- Most powerful304 hp227 kW
- Lightest1,215 kg2,679 lb
- Best power-to-weight250 hp/t187 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.2 L/100 km21.0 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
- Best estimated range652 km405 mi
- Best overall score60/100
- Best performance score72/100
- Best economy score77/100
Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0
- Highest torque471 Nm347 lb-ft
- Largest trunk407 L
- Best practicality score51/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 304hp227kW | 302hp225kW |
| Torque | 389Nm287lb-ft | 471Nm347lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,215kg2,679lb | 1,860kg4,101lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,210kg4,872lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 58.4s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph Calculated | 101.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s | 6.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.1s Calculated | 23.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s Calculated | 6.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK | 14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.5s Calculated | 14.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 250hp/t187kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated | 162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton Calculated | 253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 652km405mi Calculated | 597km371mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,174cc133cu in | 5,993cc366cu in |
| Length | 4,390mm173in | 4,820mm190in |
| Width | 1,900mm75in | 1,793mm71in |
| Height | 1,165mm46in | 1,254mm49in |
| Wheelbase | 2,440mm96in | 2,588mm102in |
| Front track | 1,525mm60in | 1,489mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,555mm61in | 1,504mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 200L | 407L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 73L | 89L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0PowerTorque
- Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: Power / Torque
- Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 6,500 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 5,350 rpm | 2,850 rpm | 5,600 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.3 s | 6.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.5 s | 6.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.1 s | 23.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.5 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.2 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.5 s | 12.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.5 s | 14.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 117 mph | 160 km/h 99 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 304 hp 227 kW |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 302 hp 225 kW |
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 has 2 hp more than Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0.
The biggest power difference is between Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 and Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300: 2 hp (1 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 389 Nm 287 lb-ft |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 471 Nm 347 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 1,215 kg 2,679 lb |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 1,860 kg 4,101 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 4.5 s |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 6.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 2.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 and Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0: 3.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 652 km 405 mi |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 597 km 371 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 304 hp 227 kW | 4.5 s | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 302 hp 225 kW | 6.8 s | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 |
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| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 |
| 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 |
| 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 4.5 s |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK | 6.8 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK |
| JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | JaguarXJS Coupe6.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 304 hp 227 kW | 302 hp 225 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 389 Nm 287 lb-ft | 471 Nm 347 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.5 s | 6.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 280 km/h174 mph Restricted 270 km/h168 mph | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 260 km/h162 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,215 kg 2,679 lb | 1,860 kg 4,101 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.2 L/100 km 21.0 mpg US 25.2 mpg UK | 14.9 L/100 km 15.8 mpg US 19.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
| Practicality |
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| Range score | 652 km 405 mi | 597 km 371 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 200 L 7.1 cu ft | 407 L 14.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300 | Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK | 14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.60 LC100 km | 26.08 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.54 LC100 mi | 41.96 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal | 2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,940 LC/year | 3,911 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo Sport 300
- Has 2 hp more
- Is 645 kg lighter
- Is 2.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 88 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Jaguar XJS Coupe 6.0
- Has 82 Nm more
- Has 207 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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