Car comparison

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

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 3)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus2-Eleven1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
255hp190kW
220hp164kW
Torque
242Nm178lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
745kg1,642lb
924kg2,037lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
-
Length
3,822mm150in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,112mm44in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Doors-
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions-
173g/km

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 3) S 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus2-Eleven1.88,000 rpm7,000 rpm8,250 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus2-Eleven1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
17.3 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
179 km/h
111 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 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 has 35 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 and Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: 35 hp (26 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 3)S 1.8
250 Nm
184 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 3)S 1.8
924 kg
2,037 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 3)S 1.8
234 km/h
145 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 3)S 1.84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: 0.6 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 3)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 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 3)S 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus2-Eleven1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
4.6 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
745 kg
1,642 lb
924 kg
2,037 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
-
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
-
173 g/km
Power-to-weight score
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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) S 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 35 hp more
  • Is 179 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 104 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

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