Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8vsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

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

New comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017
VS

Mini Roadster (R59)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    924 kg
    2,037 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Highest torque
    260 Nm
    192 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
220hp164kW
184hp137kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
924kg2,037lb
1,185kg2,612lb
Gross weight-
1,475kg3,252lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement-
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,467mm97in
Front track-
1,453mm57in
Rear track-
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
134mm5in
Trunk volume-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
31.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
154 km/h
96 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 has 36 hp more than Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: 36 hp (27 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
1,185 kg
2,612 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
227 km/h
141 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8 and Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: 2.4 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)S 1.8
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: 1.5 L/100 km.

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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
833 km
518 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
7.0 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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
924 kg
2,037 lb
1,185 kg
2,612 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
533 km
331 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
173 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
-
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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) S 1.8Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Is 261 kg lighter
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 300 km (186 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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