Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8vsLotus 2-Eleven 1.8

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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

Cup 250 1.8

246 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017
VS

Lotus 2-Eleven

1.8

255 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • 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 practicality score
    27/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
246hp183kW
255hp190kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
242Nm178lb-ft
Curb weight
931kg2,053lb
745kg1,642lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
43.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,822mm150in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,112mm44in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,457mm57in
-
Rear track
1,507mm59in
-
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
112L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.87,200 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
Lotus2-Eleven1.88,000 rpm7,000 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
13.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 has 9 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 and Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
242 Nm
178 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
931 kg
2,053 lb
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
745 kg
1,642 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)Cup 250 1.8
248 km/h
154 mph
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
241 km/h
150 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)Cup 250 1.84.3 s
Lotus2-Eleven1.84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8: 0.3 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 3)Cup 250 1.8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
4.3 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW
4.0 s
241 km/h
150 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)Cup 250 1.8
Power
246 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
246 hp
183 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
931 kg
2,053 lb
745 kg
1,642 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in
Range score
533 km
331 mi
-
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
112 L
4.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 186 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 78 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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