Vauxhall VX 220 (2000 – 2005) vs Lotus Elise (2001 – 2007): specs compared
The Vauxhall VX 220 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.2 s against 5.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 241 km/h. The Lotus Elise uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 710 kg against 930 kg.
| Specification |
Vauxhall
VX 220
2000 – 2005
|
Lotus
Elise
2001 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 2001 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 220 hp | 120 – 192 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 165 – 181 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 5.1 – 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 200 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 L/100 km | 6.9 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,790 mm | 3,780 mm |
| Width | 1,707 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,113 mm | 1,140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 kg | 710 – 860 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.