Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8vsLotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R

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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 250 1.8

246 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010

Comparison overview

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    246 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
246hp183kW
192hp143kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
917kg2,022lb
850kg1,874lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km398mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,785mm149in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,143mm45in
Wheelbase-
2,300mm91in
Front track-
1,457mm57in
Rear track-
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume-
115L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
38L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.87,200 rpm3,500-5,500 rpm7,450 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
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
18.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8 has 54 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 Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
250 Nm
184 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
917 kg
2,022 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
248 km/h
154 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.84.3 s
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: 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)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
4.3 s
248 km/h
154 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 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-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 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
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
246 hp
183 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
917 kg
2,022 lb
850 kg
1,874 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/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
Range score
640 km
398 mi
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Trunk score
-
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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) Facelift 2017 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 Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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