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Lotus Evora 3.5 V6vsAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

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

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Lotus Evora

3.5 V6

280 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2015
VS

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) · Facelift 2011

3.0 TFSI V6

272 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2011-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    261 km/h
    162 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,382 kg
    3,047 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEvora3.5 V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
280hp209kW
272hp203kW
Torque
342Nm252lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,382kg3,047lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,782kg3,929lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
2,995cc183cu in
Length
4,350mm171in
4,626mm182in
Width
1,848mm73in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,229mm48in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,751mm108in
Front track
1,564mm62in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,557mm61in
1,577mm62in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume
160L
455L
Max trunk volume-
829L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
60L
61L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6PowerTorque
  • Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEvora3.5 V66,400 rpm4,700 rpm6,650 rpm
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V64,780-6,500 rpm2,150-4,780 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEvora3.5 V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
20.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 has 8 hp more than AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
1,650 kg
3,638 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
261 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V64.9 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V65.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6: 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6 and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 0.6 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora3.5 V6
690 km
429 mi
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
261 km/h
162 mph
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 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
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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 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
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
5.8 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
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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEvora3.5 V6AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)Facelift 20113.0 TFSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,626 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleLotus Evora 3.5 V6AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 268 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) Facelift 2011 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 295 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
  • Lowest top speed

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