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

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)

S Cup 1.8

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Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    952 kg
    2,099 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    175 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
Power
275hp205kW+55 hp
312hp233kW+92 hp
220hp164kW
251hp187kW+31 hp
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft+70 Nm
363Nm267lb-ft+113 Nm
250Nm184lb-ft
290Nm214lb-ft+40 Nm
Curb weight
952kg2,099lb
952kg2,099lb
952kg2,099lb
952kg2,099lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
+25 km/h
Calculated
259 km/h
161 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
-2 km/h
To 99% top speed
44.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph-2.9 s
Calculated
37.2s99% target: 256 km/h / 159 mph-9.8 s
Calculated
47.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
41.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s-0.6 s
3.7s-0.9 s
4.6s
4.3s-0.3 s
0-200 km/h
12.3s-3.9 s
Calculated
11.6s-4.5 s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
14.8s-1.3 s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
4.1s-0.3 s
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
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-0.8 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
12.3s-0.4 s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
263hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
381Nm/t255lb-ft/ton
Calculated
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
305Nm/t204lb-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
175g/km
175g/km
175g/km
175g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 220 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1) 251 hpPowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 220 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1) 251 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp6,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp6,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp6,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.5 s
4.4 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.7 s
4.6 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.3 s
11.6 s
16.1 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
259 km/h
161 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
7.6 s
8.3 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
10.7 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.6 s
12.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

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

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 220 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
259 km/h
161 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
243 km/h
151 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 220 hp: 0.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hp and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
4.0 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
312 hp
233 kW
3.7 s
259 km/h
161 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
251 hp
187 kW
4.3 s
243 km/h
151 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 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 Cup 1.8220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
Power
251 hp
187 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
Power
312 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
259 km/h
161 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
Power
251 hp
187 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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 Cup 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 Cup 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 Cup 1.8220 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.6 s
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
4.3 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 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 Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hpLotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
312 hp
233 kW
220 hp
164 kW
251 hp
187 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
363 Nm
267 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.7 s
4.6 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
259 km/h
161 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
952 kg
2,099 lb
952 kg
2,099 lb
952 kg
2,099 lb
952 kg
2,099 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
175 g/km
175 g/km
175 g/km
175 g/km
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
263 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 220 hpLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1) 251 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

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