Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V · Stage 3vsLotus Europa S 2.0 16V · Stage 2vsLotus Europa S 2.0 16V · Stage 1vsLotus Europa S 2.0 16V

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

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Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V (Stage 3)

304 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V (Stage 2)

264 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V (Stage 1)

240 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    408 Nm
    301 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    306 hp/t
    228 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    473 km
    294 mi
  • Largest trunk
    154 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
Power
304hp227kW+101 hp
264hp197kW+61 hp
240hp179kW+37 hp
203hp151kW
Torque
408Nm301lb-ft+145 Nm
355Nm262lb-ft+92 Nm
321Nm237lb-ft+58 Nm
263Nm194lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
995kg2,194lb
995kg2,194lb
995kg2,194lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
1,066kg2,350lb
1,066kg2,350lb
1,066kg2,350lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+24 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+13 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+6 km/h
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.5s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-13.7 s
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
55.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.3 s
4.9s-0.9 s
5.2s-0.6 s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
13.7s-7.2 s
Calculated
16.0s-4.9 s
Calculated
17.8s-3.1 s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
306hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
265hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
410Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
322Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
3,900mm154in
3,900mm154in
3,900mm154in
3,900mm154in
Width
1,714mm67in
1,714mm67in
1,714mm67in
1,714mm67in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,120mm44in
1,120mm44in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,330mm92in
2,330mm92in
2,330mm92in
2,330mm92in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
Max trunk volume
154L
154L
154L
154L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
44L
44L
44L
44L

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 hpLotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 2) 264 hpLotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 1) 240 hpLotus Europa S 2.0 16V 203 hpPowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 2) 264 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 1) 240 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V 203 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.7 s
16.0 s
17.8 s
20.9 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.6 s
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.0 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
182 km/h
113 mph
176 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
264 hp
197 kW
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
240 hp
179 kW
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
203 hp
151 kW

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 hp has 101 hp more than Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V 203 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V 203 hp and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 hp: 101 hp (76 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
408 Nm
301 lb-ft
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
321 Nm
237 lb-ft
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
263 Nm
194 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
995 kg
2,194 lb
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
995 kg
2,194 lb
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
995 kg
2,194 lb
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
995 kg
2,194 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
269 km/h
167 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
258 km/h
160 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
251 km/h
156 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp4.5 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp4.9 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp5.2 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 hp and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V 203 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 2) 264 hp and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 1) 240 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
473 km
294 mi
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
473 km
294 mi
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
473 km
294 mi
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
473 km
294 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
304 hp
227 kW
4.5 s
269 km/h
167 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
264 hp
197 kW
4.9 s
258 km/h
160 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
240 hp
179 kW
5.2 s
251 km/h
156 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
203 hp
151 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
Power
264 hp
197 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
Power
264 hp
197 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.2 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.8 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hp
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 3)304 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 2)264 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V (Stage 1)240 hpLotusEuropa S2.0 16V203 hp
Power
304 hp
227 kW
264 hp
197 kW
240 hp
179 kW
203 hp
151 kW
Torque
408 Nm
301 lb-ft
355 Nm
262 lb-ft
321 Nm
237 lb-ft
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
995 kg
2,194 lb
995 kg
2,194 lb
995 kg
2,194 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
473 km
294 mi
473 km
294 mi
473 km
294 mi
Trunk score
154 L
5.4 cu ft
154 L
5.4 cu ft
154 L
5.4 cu ft
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
265 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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
VehicleLotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 hpLotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 2) 264 hpLotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 1) 240 hpLotus Europa S 2.0 16V 203 hp
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V (Stage 3) 304 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 53 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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