Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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)

S Cup 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2016
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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
220hp164kW
255hp190kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
242Nm178lb-ft
Curb weight
952kg2,099lb
745kg1,642lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
241 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
47.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
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Displacement-
1,796cc110cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,822mm150in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,112mm44in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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)S Cup 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 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)S Cup 1.8Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
241 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 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)S Cup 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 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)S Cup 1.8
952 kg
2,099 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)S Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)S Cup 1.84.6 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) S Cup 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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)S Cup 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)S Cup 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
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)S Cup 1.8Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
255 hp
190 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
241 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
952 kg
2,099 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-
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
-
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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.

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 Cup 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 207 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 111 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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