Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 · Stage 2vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 · Stage 3vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 · Stage 1vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8 (Stage 2)

275 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017
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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8 (Stage 3)

312 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8 (Stage 1)

251 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hp

  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    924 kg
    2,037 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    173 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    533 km
    331 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
Power
275hp205kW+55 hp
312hp233kW+92 hp
251hp187kW+31 hp
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft+70 Nm
363Nm267lb-ft+113 Nm
290Nm214lb-ft+40 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
924kg2,037lb
924kg2,037lb
924kg2,037lb
924kg2,037lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
+41 km/h
Calculated
269 km/h
167 mph
+35 km/h
253 km/h
157 mph
+19 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
45.1s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph+1.2 s
Calculated
39.0s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
43.8s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph-0.1 s
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-0.6 s
3.7s-0.9 s
4.3s-0.3 s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
12.1s-5.3 s
Calculated
11.2s-6.2 s
Calculated
14.0s-3.3 s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
3.6s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.1s-0.3 s
Calculated
4.4s
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
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
11.5s-1.2 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
298hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
338hp/t252kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
271hp/t202kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
346Nm/t232lb-ft/ton
Calculated
392Nm/t263lb-ft/ton
Calculated
314Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
533km331mi
Calculated
Length
3,824mm151in
3,824mm151in
3,824mm151in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,117mm44in
1,117mm44in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
2,300mm91in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
173g/km
173g/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) S 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 1) 251 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 220 hpPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 1) 251 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 220 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp6,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp6,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp6,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp6,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.6 s
4.1 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.1 s
11.2 s
14.0 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
269 km/h
167 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.6 s
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.7 s
10.3 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.5 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
123 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp has 92 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 220 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 220 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp: 92 hp (69 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)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
253 km/h
157 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
234 km/h
145 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) S 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 220 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 1) 251 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)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
312 hp
233 kW
3.7 s
269 km/h
167 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
251 hp
187 kW
4.3 s
253 km/h
157 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
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)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
Power
251 hp
187 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 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 1.8220 hp
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)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
Power
251 hp
187 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
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) S 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 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)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.0 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
3.7 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.3 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
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)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8220 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
312 hp
233 kW
251 hp
187 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
363 Nm
267 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.7 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
924 kg
2,037 lb
924 kg
2,037 lb
924 kg
2,037 lb
924 kg
2,037 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
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
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
533 km
331 mi
533 km
331 mi
533 km
331 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
173 g/km
173 g/km
173 g/km
Power-to-weight score
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
271 hp/t
202 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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) S 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 (Stage 1) 251 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 220 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) S 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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