Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Sport 220 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

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Sport 220 1.8

220 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
Power
220hp164kW
220hp164kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
924kg2,037lb
904kg1,993lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
43.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
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
10.3L/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
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
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
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
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 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
17.3 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 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)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 1.8
924 kg
2,037 lb
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
904 kg
1,993 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
234 km/h
145 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 1.84.6 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.84.6 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
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 1.8
533 km
331 mi
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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) S 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)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 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)S 1.8LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Sport 220 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
924 kg
2,037 lb
904 kg
1,993 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
533 km
331 mi
533 km
331 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
173 g/km
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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.

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 1.8Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Sport 220 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) S 1.8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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