Car comparison

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower TurbovsLotus 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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Morgan Plus Four

2.0 TwinPower Turbo

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2020-present
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S CR 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    255 hp/t
    190 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    165 g/km
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower TurboLotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Power
258hp192kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,013kg2,233lb
905kg1,995lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
57.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
346Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
533km331mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
-
Length
3,830mm151in
3,824mm151in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,719mm68in
Height
1,250mm49in
1,117mm44in
Wheelbase-
2,300mm91in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
40L
CO2 emissions
165g/km
173g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower TurboLotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
258 hp
192 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
220 hp
164 kW

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo has 38 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 Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo: 38 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
350 Nm
258 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
1,013 kg
2,233 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo5.2 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.84.6 s

Although Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo has more power, Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8 and Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
258 hp
192 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,830 mm
150.8 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.2 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
VehicleMorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower TurboLotusElise (SERIES 3)S CR 1.8
Power
258 hp
192 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,013 kg
2,233 lb
905 kg
1,995 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,830 mm
150.8 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 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
CO2 score
165 g/km
173 g/km
Power-to-weight score
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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
VehicleMorgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower TurboLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S CR 1.8

  • Is 108 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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