Car comparison

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

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
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 260 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • 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
  • 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 overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Power
250hp186kW
220hp164kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
895kg1,973lb
905kg1,995lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
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
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
-
Length-
3,824mm151in
Width-
1,719mm68in
Height-
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase-
2,300mm91in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
40L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
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 260 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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 260 1.87,200 rpm5,500 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 260 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
17.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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
8.0 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 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 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 has 30 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 260 1.8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
265 Nm
195 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 260 1.8
895 kg
1,973 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 260 1.8
243 km/h
151 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 260 1.84.2 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 260 1.8 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8: 0.4 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
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 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

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
250 hp
186 kW
4.2 s
243 km/h
151 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 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-
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 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
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 260 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 260 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.2 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 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
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 260 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
895 kg
1,973 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-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Range score
-
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
175 g/km
173 g/km
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 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 260 1.8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 36 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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