Car comparison

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

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

New comparison

Lotus 2-Eleven

1.8

255 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2007-2011
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    242 Nm
    178 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    745 kg
    1,642 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    342 hp/t
    255 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    27/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus2-Eleven1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
255hp190kW
192hp143kW
Torque
242Nm178lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
745kg1,642lb
850kg1,874lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
3,822mm150in
3,785mm149in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,112mm44in
1,143mm45in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Front track-
1,457mm57in
Rear track-
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume-
115L
Doors-
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
38L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RPowerTorque
  • Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus2-Eleven1.88,000 rpm7,000 rpm8,250 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus2-Eleven1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
18.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 has 63 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 Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: 63 hp (47 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
180 Nm
133 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
745 kg
1,642 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
850 kg
1,874 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
241 km/h
150 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.84.0 s
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW
4.0 s
241 km/h
150 mph
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

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
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus2-Eleven1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
255 hp
190 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
745 kg
1,642 lb
850 kg
1,874 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in
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
Trunk score
-
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 116 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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