Car comparison

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6vsDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

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

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Lotus 3-Eleven

430 3.5 V6

436 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2018-2018
VS

Donkervoort D8 GTO

GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

386 hp2480 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.7 s
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    678 kg
    1,495 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    569 hp/t
    425 kW/t
    1.8 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    436 hp
    325 kW
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Power
436hp325kW
386hp288kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
920kg2,028lb
678kg1,495lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
36.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
34.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
2.7s
0-200 km/h
8.6s
Calculated
7.7s
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
2.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
474hp/t353kW/t215hp/1000 lb
Calculated
569hp/t425kW/t258hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
478Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
737Nm/t493lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
480km298mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
2,480cc151cu in
Length-
3,836mm151in
Width-
1,850mm73in
Height-
1,081mm43in
Wheelbase-
2,350mm93in
Front track-
1,560mm61in
Rear track-
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume-
250L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
48L
CO2 emissions-
178g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V67,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
2.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
2.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
6.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
8.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
10.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
228 km/h
142 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
436 hp
325 kW
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 has 50 hp more than Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI and Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
920 kg
2,028 lb
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
678 kg
1,495 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V63.2 s
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI2.7 s

Although Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 has more power, Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI and Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: 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
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
569 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
436 hp
325 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
386 hp
288 kW
2.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Power
386 hp
288 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,836 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,081 mm
42.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6DonkervoortD8 GTOGTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Power
436 hp
325 kW
386 hp
288 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
2.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
920 kg
2,028 lb
678 kg
1,495 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
3,836 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,081 mm
42.6 in
Range score
-
480 km
298 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
-
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
569 hp/t
425 kW/t
1.8 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
VehicleDonkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Donkervoort D8 GTO GTO-40 2.5 TFSI

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 242 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 95 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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