Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VvsVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

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

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Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Volkswagen Eos

2.0 16V TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    205 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    203 hp
    151 kW
  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
203hp151kW
200hp149kW
Torque
263Nm194lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
98.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,900mm154in
4,407mm174in
Width
1,714mm67in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,330mm92in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,553mm61in
Trunk volume-
205L
Max trunk volume
154L
380L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
44L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIPowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
35.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
995 kg
2,194 lb
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
1,539 kg
3,393 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
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
232 km/h
144 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 16V5.8 s
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: 2.0 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 1.1 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
473 km
294 mi
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 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
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 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
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
203 hp
151 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
154 L
5.4 cu ft
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 16VVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 544 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 74 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Has 17 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 51 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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