Car comparison

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-ivsLotus Evora 3.5 V6

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

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Melkus RS2000

1.8 VVTL-i

270 hp1800 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Lotus Evora

3.5 V6

280 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    950 kg
    2,094 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    284 hp/t
    212 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iLotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
270hp201kW
280hp209kW
Torque-
342Nm252lb-ft
Curb weight
950kg2,094lb
1,382kg3,047lb
Gross weight-
1,782kg3,929lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
261 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
54.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg 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
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,800cc110cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
3,910mm154in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,848mm73in
Height
1,151mm45in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase-
2,575mm101in
Front track-
1,564mm62in
Rear track-
1,557mm61in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
160L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
60L
CO2 emissions
220g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-iLotus Evora 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i: Power
  • Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i7,800 rpm-8,050 rpm
LotusEvora3.5 V66,400 rpm4,700 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iLotusEvora3.5 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
15.4 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
261 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 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
184 km/h
114 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
270 hp
201 kW
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 has 10 hp more than Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i.

The biggest power difference is between Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
950 kg
2,094 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i4.9 s
LotusEvora3.5 V64.9 s

Although Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 has more power, Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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 Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i: 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
270 hp
201 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
3,910 mm
153.9 in
Height
1,151 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
MelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-i
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
VehicleMelkusRS20001.8 VVTL-iLotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
-
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
950 kg
2,094 lb
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
3,910 mm
153.9 in
Height
1,151 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
-
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
220 g/km
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 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.

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
VehicleMelkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-iLotus Evora 3.5 V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Melkus RS2000 1.8 VVTL-i

  • Is 432 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 82 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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