Compare Lotus Elise Series 2 vs Lotus Elise 3 vs Opel Speedster
Variants
Elise
Elise 111R
Elise 111S
Elise
Elise CR
Elise Cup 250
Elise Cup 260
Elise Cup R
Elise S
Elise S CR
Elise S Cup
Elise Sport
Elise Sport 220
2.0T
2.2
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
115 L / 4.1 cu-ft
112 L / 4.0 cu-ft
206 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
38.0 L / 10.0 gal
36.0 L / 9.5 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
175/55 R16, 225/45 R17
175/55 R17, 225/45 R17
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1143 mm / 45.0 in
1117 mm / 44.0 in
1117 mm / 44.0 in
Size | Length
3785 mm / 149.0 in
3824 mm / 150.6 in
3786 mm / 149.1 in
Size | Width
1719 mm / 67.7 in
1719 mm / 67.7 in
1710 mm / 67.3 in | 1884 mm / 74.2 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1457.0 mm / 57.4 in
1457.0 mm / 57.4 in
1450.0 mm / 57.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1503.0 mm / 59.2 in
1507.0 mm / 59.3 in
1468.0 mm / 57.8 in
Wheel Size
16 in, 17 in
7.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2330 mm / 91.7 in
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Rear-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
K16 (18K4FL70)
Z22SE (L61)
Engine | Bore
80.5 mm / 3.2 in
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Stroke
88.3 mm / 3.5 in
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Manual
Reviews
Neofiliac score
90%
80%
80%
Pros
- Hardtop available
- Great handling
- Improved drivetrain
- Good suspension setup
- Very light
- Great handling
- Much higher output than before
- Decent performation
- Superb handling
- Exceptionally light
- Decent speed
Cons
- Heavier than before
- Very little cargo space
- Somewhat ugly
- Only available with small engines
- Very little cargo space
- No powerful engine options
- Low cargo capacity
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