Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

Cup 250 1.8

246 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    895 kg
    1,973 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    279 hp/t
    208 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • 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 performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
246hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
931kg2,053lb
895kg1,973lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
43.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
-
Width
1,719mm68in
-
Height
1,117mm44in
-
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
-
Front track
1,457mm57in
-
Rear track
1,507mm59in
-
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume
112L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
-
CO2 emissions
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 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.87,200 rpm3,500-5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.87,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
15.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 has 4 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
931 kg
2,053 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
895 kg
1,973 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
248 km/h
154 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
243 km/h
151 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)Cup 250 1.84.3 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.84.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8: 0.1 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
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
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
4.3 s
248 km/h
154 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
4.2 s
243 km/h
151 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
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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

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
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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.2 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
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
246 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
931 kg
2,053 lb
895 kg
1,973 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
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-
Length-
Height-
Range score
533 km
331 mi
-
CO2 score
175 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
112 L
4.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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) Cup 250 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8
Consumption7.5 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 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 36 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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