Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8vsVUHL 05 2.0

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

VUHL 05

2.0

289 hp2000 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

VUHL 05 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Most powerful
    289 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    725 kg
    1,598 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    399 hp/t
    297 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    27/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8VUHL052.0
Power
246hp183kW
289hp216kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
931kg2,053lb
725kg1,598lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
43.4s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
35.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
399hp/t297kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
579Nm/t388lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,000cc122cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,718mm146in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,876mm74in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,457mm57in
-
Rear track
1,507mm59in
-
Ground clearance
130mm5in
110mm4in
Trunk volume
112L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8VUHL052.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
12.5 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
195 km/h
121 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
VUHL052.0
289 hp
216 kW

VUHL 05 2.0 has 43 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 VUHL 05 2.0: 43 hp (32 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
VUHL052.0
420 Nm
310 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
VUHL052.0
725 kg
1,598 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
VUHL052.0
245 km/h
152 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
VUHL052.03.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between VUHL 05 2.0 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 250 1.8: 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)Cup 250 1.8
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
VUHL052.0
399 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 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
VUHL052.0
289 hp
216 kW
3.7 s
245 km/h
152 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
VUHL052.0
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)Cup 250 1.8VUHL052.0
Power
246 hp
183 kW
289 hp
216 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
3.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
931 kg
2,053 lb
725 kg
1,598 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
112 L
4.0 cu ft
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,718 mm
146.4 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
533 km
331 mi
-
CO2 score
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
399 hp/t
297 kW/t
2.5 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 1.8
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

VUHL 05 2.0

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 206 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 134 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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