Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 · Stage 3vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 · Stage 2vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 · Stage 1vsLotus 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) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)

355 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)

313 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)

285 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
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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 (Stage 3) 355 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    355 hp
    265 kW
  • Highest torque
    384 Nm
    283 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    895 kg
    1,973 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    397 hp/t
    296 kW/t
    2.5 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 overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
Power
355hp265kW+105 hp
313hp233kW+63 hp
285hp213kW+35 hp
250hp186kW
Torque
384Nm283lb-ft+119 Nm
339Nm250lb-ft+74 Nm
307Nm227lb-ft+42 Nm
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
895kg1,973lb
895kg1,973lb
895kg1,973lb
895kg1,973lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+47 km/h
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
+37 km/h
Calculated
262 km/h
163 mph
+19 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
39.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-3.8 s
Calculated
42.9s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-0.5 s
Calculated
42.8s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph-0.5 s
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s-0.8 s
3.7s-0.5 s
3.9s-0.3 s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.7s-5.4 s
Calculated
10.9s-4.2 s
Calculated
12.5s-2.6 s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.3 s
Calculated
4.0s
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
11.0s-1.3 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
397hp/t296kW/t180hp/1000 lb
Calculated
349hp/t260kW/t158hp/1000 lb
Calculated
318hp/t237kW/t144hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
429Nm/t287lb-ft/ton
Calculated
379Nm/t254lb-ft/ton
Calculated
343Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
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) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2) 313 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1) 285 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hpPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1) 285 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp7,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp7,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp7,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp7,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.7 s
10.9 s
12.5 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
262 km/h
163 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.1 s
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
133 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
195 km/h
121 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp has 105 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp: 105 hp (78 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp
262 km/h
163 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
243 km/h
151 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) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2) 313 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1) 285 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp
355 hp
265 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp
285 hp
213 kW
3.9 s
262 km/h
163 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
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) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
3.4 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hp
397 hp/t
296 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hp
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
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)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3)355 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2)313 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1)285 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8250 hp
Power
355 hp
265 kW
313 hp
233 kW
285 hp
213 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
384 Nm
283 lb-ft
339 Nm
250 lb-ft
307 Nm
227 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.7 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
262 km/h
163 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
895 kg
1,973 lb
895 kg
1,973 lb
895 kg
1,973 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
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-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
CO2 score
175 g/km
175 g/km
175 g/km
175 g/km
Power-to-weight score
397 hp/t
296 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
349 hp/t
260 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
318 hp/t
237 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 2) 313 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 1) 285 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 250 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) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 (Stage 3) 355 hp

  • Has 43 hp more
  • Has 45 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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