Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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)

S Cup 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2016
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) S Cup 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    231 hp/t
    172 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
220hp164kW
192hp143kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
180Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
952kg2,099lb
850kg1,874lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
49.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.7s
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
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
226hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
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Displacement-
1,796cc110cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,785mm149in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,143mm45in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Front track-
1,457mm57in
Rear track-
1,503mm59in
Trunk volume-
115L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
38L
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 Elise (SERIES 2) 1.8 i 16V 111RPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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)S Cup 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 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)S Cup 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 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)S Cup 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
192 hp
143 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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 Cup 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 3)S Cup 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)S Cup 1.8
952 kg
2,099 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)S Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)S Cup 1.84.6 s
LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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 3)S Cup 1.8
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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)S Cup 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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)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
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)S Cup 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 2)1.8 i 16V 111R
Power
220 hp
164 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
180 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
952 kg
2,099 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
533 km
331 mi
-
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
115 L
4.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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.

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 Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 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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