Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VvsVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

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 Scirocco III

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2008-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    658 km
    409 mi
  • Largest trunk
    292 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

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 performance score
    58/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
203hp151kW
200hp149kW
Torque
263Nm194lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
3,900mm154in
4,256mm168in
Width
1,714mm67in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,404mm55in
Wheelbase
2,330mm92in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume-
292L
Max trunk volume
154L
755L
Doors
2
3
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
44L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI5,190 rpm1,610 rpm5,440 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
26.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
157 km/h
97 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V has 3 hp more than Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
1,373 kg
3,027 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI: 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
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI and Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: 1.7 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
473 km
294 mi
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
658 km
409 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
245 km/h
152 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16VVolkswagenScirocco III2.0 TSI
Power
203 hp
151 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Length
4,256 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,404 mm
55.3 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
658 km
409 mi
Trunk score
154 L
5.4 cu ft
292 L
10.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Europa S 2.0 16VVolkswagen Scirocco III 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 378 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 58 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 Scirocco III 2.0 TSI

  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 185 km (115 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 138 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

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