Car comparison

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4svsLotus Evora 3.5 V6

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

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Lotus Evora

3.5 V6

280 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2015

Comparison overview

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Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    275 km/h
    171 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    288 hp
    215 kW
  • Highest torque
    375 Nm
    277 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    33/100

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sLotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
288hp215kW
280hp209kW
Torque
375Nm277lb-ft
342Nm252lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,382kg3,047lb
Gross weight
1,566kg3,452lb
1,782kg3,929lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
261 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
63.4s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
652km405mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,174cc133cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,411mm174in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,883mm74in
1,848mm73in
Height
1,150mm45in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase
2,420mm95in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,557mm61in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
200L
160L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
73L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sLotus Evora 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm
LotusEvora3.5 V66,400 rpm4,700 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sLotusEvora3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
261 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
288 hp
215 kW
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s has 8 hp more than Lotus Evora 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 and Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
LotusEvora3.5 V6
342 Nm
252 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
LotusEvora3.5 V6
1,382 kg
3,047 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
LotusEvora3.5 V6
261 km/h
162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s4.9 s
LotusEvora3.5 V64.9 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 and Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s: 2.5 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
652 km
405 mi
LotusEvora3.5 V6
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
288 hp
215 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
261 km/h
162 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.9 s
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 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
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sLotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
Range score
652 km
405 mi
690 km
429 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sLotus Evora 3.5 V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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