Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RvsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 2)

1.8 i 16V 111R

192 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2010
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
192hp143kW
220hp164kW
Torque
180Nm133lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
850kg1,874lb
924kg2,037lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
18.0s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
-
Length
3,785mm149in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,143mm45in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,457mm57in
-
Rear track
1,503mm59in
-
Trunk volume
115L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
38L
40L
CO2 emissions-
173g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R7,800 rpm6,800 rpm8,050 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
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.0 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 has 28 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) S 1.8: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
180 Nm
133 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
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
850 kg
1,874 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
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111R: 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 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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
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
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
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
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
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111RLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
Power
192 hp
143 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
850 kg
1,874 lb
924 kg
2,037 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Trunk score
115 L
4.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
226 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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