Car comparison

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWhvsTechrules Ren RS 28.4 kWh

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

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Lotus Theory 1

70 kWh

1000 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2024-present
VS

Techrules Ren

RS 28.4 kWh

1305 hpDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2018-present

Comparison overview

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Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusTheory 170 kWhTechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
Power
1,000hp746kW
1,305hp973kW
Torque-
2,340Nm1,726lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,854kg4,087lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
31.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
40.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.5s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
6.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.4s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
9.5s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
625hp/t466kW/t283hp/1000 lb
Calculated
704hp/t525kW/t319hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
1,262Nm/t845lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,067km663mi
Calculated
Length
4,490mm177in
5,072mm200in
Width
2,000mm79in
2,055mm81in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,724mm107in
Front track
1,720mm68in
1,786mm70in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,775mm70in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Doors
2
1
Seats
2
1
Fuel tank-
80L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusTheory 170 kWhTechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.4 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.5 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.4 s
7.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
22.3 s
32.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.3 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.3 s
6.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.1 s
8.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
250 km/h
155 mph
232 km/h
144 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,000 hp
746 kW
TechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
1,305 hp
973 kW

Techrules Ren RS 28.4 kWh has 305 hp more than Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and Techrules Ren RS 28.4 kWh: 305 hp (227 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
TechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
1,854 kg
4,087 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
TechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh2.5 s
TechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh3.0 s

Although Techrules Ren RS 28.4 kWh has more power, Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and Techrules Ren RS 28.4 kWh: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
TechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
704 hp/t
525 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,000 hp
746 kW
2.5 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
TechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
1,305 hp
973 kW
3.0 s
330 km/h
205 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
LotusTheory 170 kWh
Power
1,000 hp
746 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
TechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
Power
1,305 hp
973 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
1 doors
1 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusTheory 170 kWhTechrulesRenRS 28.4 kWh
Power
1,000 hp
746 kW
1,305 hp
973 kW
Torque
-
2,340 Nm
1,726 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.5 s
3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,854 kg
4,087 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Doors/seats
1 doors
1 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Range score
-
1,067 km
663 mi
Power-to-weight score
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
704 hp/t
525 kW/t
1.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleTechrules Ren RS 28.4 kWh
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Is 254 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power

Techrules Ren RS 28.4 kWh

  • Has 305 hp more
  • Has 79 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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