Car comparison

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

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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 250 1.8

246 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S CR 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    246 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    268 hp/t
    200 kW/t
    3.7 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
  • Best estimated range
    640 km
    398 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Power
246hp183kW
220hp164kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
917kg2,022lb
905kg1,995lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
43.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.3s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.1s
Calculated
4.4s
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
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
268hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
640km398mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
-
Length
3,824mm151in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase-
2,300mm91in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
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 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.87,200 rpm3,500-5,500 rpm7,450 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
17.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8 has 26 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
917 kg
2,022 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
905 kg
1,995 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)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
248 km/h
154 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.84.3 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.84.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8: 0.3 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)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 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)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
640 km
398 mi
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
533 km
331 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
246 hp
183 kW
4.3 s
248 km/h
154 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 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 3)Facelift 2017Cup 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-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 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

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)Facelift 2017Cup 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)S CR 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 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)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 250 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Power
246 hp
183 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.3 s
4.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
917 kg
2,022 lb
905 kg
1,995 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-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
640 km
398 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
-
173 g/km
Power-to-weight score
268 hp/t
200 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 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) Facelift 2017 Cup 250 1.8

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 107 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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