Car comparison

Lotus Emira 2.0vsLotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

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

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Lotus Emira

2.0

366 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
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Comparison overview

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Lotus Emira 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    366 hp
    273 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEmira2.0LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
366hp273kW
354hp264kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,446kg3,188lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight-
1,630kg3,594lb
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
64.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
62.9s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,506cc214cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,226mm48in
1,150mm45in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,420mm95in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,545mm61in
Trunk volume
151L
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
73L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEmira2.0LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
15.1 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
366 hp
273 kW
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW

Lotus Emira 2.0 has 12 hp more than Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Lotus Emira 2.0: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
1,380 kg
3,042 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
290 km/h
180 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
282 km/h
175 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.04.4 s
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Emira 2.0 and Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEmira2.0
366 hp
273 kW
4.4 s
290 km/h
180 mph
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp
264 kW
4.9 s
282 km/h
175 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
LotusEmira2.0
Power
366 hp
273 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in
LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEmira2.0LotusEsprit3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Power
366 hp
273 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Trunk score
151 L
5.3 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Emira 2.0

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo

  • Is 66 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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