Car comparison

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6vsLotus Europa S 2.0 16V

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
VS

Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    342 Nm
    252 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    690 km
    429 mi
  • Largest trunk
    160 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEvora3.5 V6LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
280hp209kW
203hp151kW
Torque
342Nm252lb-ft
263Nm194lb-ft
Curb weight
1,382kg3,047lb
995kg2,194lb
Gross weight
1,782kg3,929lb
1,066kg2,350lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,350mm171in
3,900mm154in
Width
1,848mm73in
1,714mm67in
Height
1,229mm48in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,330mm92in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,490mm59in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume
160L
-
Max trunk volume-
154L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
44L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEvora3.5 V66,400 rpm4,700 rpm6,650 rpm
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEvora3.5 V6LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
20.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 has 77 hp more than Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 77 hp (57 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
263 Nm
194 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
261 km/h
162 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
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
LotusEvora3.5 V64.9 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 0.6 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
690 km
429 mi
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
473 km
294 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
261 km/h
162 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
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
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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
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
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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
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 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
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
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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
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
VehicleLotusEvora3.5 V6LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
203 hp
151 kW
Torque
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
995 kg
2,194 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
690 km
429 mi
473 km
294 mi
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 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.

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 Evora 3.5 V6Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Has 77 hp more
  • Has 79 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 217 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Is 387 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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