Lotus Elise (SERIES 3)
Car comparison
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 · Stage 2vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 · Stage 3vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 · Stage 1
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)
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S Cup 1.8
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S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)
Comparison overview
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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hp
- Fastest top speed270 km/h168 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Lightest952 kg2,099 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions175 g/km
- Best estimated range533 km331 mi
- Best economy score87/100
- Best practicality score30/100
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Most powerful312 hp233 kW
- Highest torque363 Nm267 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight328 hp/t245 kW/t3.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score59/100
- Best performance score73/100
Specification comparison
| Model | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp |
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| 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 Calculated | 259 km/h 161 mph | Unrestricted 245 km/h152 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated | 243 km/h 151 mph |
| 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 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
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | 6,800 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | 6,800 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | 6,800 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp | 6,800 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | 275 hp 205 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | 312 hp 233 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | 220 hp 164 kW |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp | 251 hp 187 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | 363 Nm 267 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp | 290 Nm 214 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | 952 kg 2,099 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | 952 kg 2,099 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | 952 kg 2,099 lb |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp | 952 kg 2,099 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | 4.0 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | 3.7 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | 4.6 s |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp | 4.3 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | 533 km 331 mi |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | 533 km 331 mi |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | 533 km 331 mi |
| LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp | 533 km 331 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| 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
| Vehicle | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2)275 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3)312 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8220 hp | LotusElise (SERIES 3)S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1)251 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Vehicle | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 3) 312 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 220 hp | Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 1) 251 hp |
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| Consumption | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK | 7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km | 13.13 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi | 21.12 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal | 1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year | 1,969 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 1.8 (Stage 2) 275 hp
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S Cup 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 39 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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