Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 · Stage 3vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 · Stage 2vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 · Stage 1vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

Cup 250 1.8

246 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    349 hp
    260 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    267 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    931 kg
    2,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    375 hp/t
    280 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    175 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    533 km
    331 mi
  • Largest trunk
    112 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    23/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
Power
349hp260kW+103 hp
307hp229kW+61 hp
280hp209kW+34 hp
246hp183kW
Torque
363Nm267lb-ft+113 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft+70 Nm
290Nm214lb-ft+40 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
931kg2,053lb
931kg2,053lb
931kg2,053lb
931kg2,053lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
+37 km/h
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+37 km/h
Calculated
268 km/h
167 mph
+20 km/h
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
37.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
42.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-0.7 s
Calculated
42.9s99% target: 265 km/h / 165 mph-0.5 s
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s-0.8 s
3.8s-0.5 s
4.0s-0.3 s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
9.8s-4.8 s
Calculated
10.8s-3.8 s
Calculated
12.2s-2.4 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.5 s
Calculated
3.8s-0.3 s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.5s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
375hp/t280kW/t170hp/1000 lb
Calculated
330hp/t246kW/t150hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,824mm151in
3,824mm151in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,117mm44in
1,117mm44in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
1,507mm59in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
112L
112L
112L
112L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
175g/km
175g/km
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2) 307 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1) 280 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hpPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2) 307 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1) 280 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp7,200 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp7,200 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp7,200 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp7,200 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.6 s
3.8 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.0 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.8 s
10.8 s
12.2 s
14.6 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
268 km/h
167 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
7.6 s
7.8 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
132 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp has 103 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp: 103 hp (77 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp
285 km/h
177 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp
268 km/h
167 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2) 307 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1) 280 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

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)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp
375 hp/t
280 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp
349 hp
260 kW
3.5 s
285 km/h
177 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp
307 hp
229 kW
3.8 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
4.0 s
268 km/h
167 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
246 hp
183 kW
4.3 s
248 km/h
154 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)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp
Power
307 hp
229 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
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
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp
Power
349 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp
Power
307 hp
229 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
268 km/h
167 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
Power
246 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
3.5 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
3.8 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.0 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hp
375 hp/t
280 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3)349 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2)307 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1)280 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8246 hp
Power
349 hp
260 kW
307 hp
229 kW
280 hp
209 kW
246 hp
183 kW
Torque
363 Nm
267 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
3.8 s
4.0 s
4.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
268 km/h
167 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
931 kg
2,053 lb
931 kg
2,053 lb
931 kg
2,053 lb
931 kg
2,053 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
533 km
331 mi
533 km
331 mi
533 km
331 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
175 g/km
175 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
112 L
4.0 cu ft
112 L
4.0 cu ft
112 L
4.0 cu ft
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
375 hp/t
280 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
330 hp/t
246 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 2) 307 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 1) 280 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 246 hp
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 (Stage 3) 349 hp

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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