Car comparison

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6vsLotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    436 hp
    325 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    474 hp/t
    353 kW/t
    2.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
436hp325kW
250hp186kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
920kg2,028lb
895kg1,973lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
36.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
8.6s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
474hp/t353kW/t215hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
478Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
-
CO2 emissions-
175g/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 V6Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V67,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.87,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.6 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
185 km/h
115 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 has 186 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 and Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: 186 hp (139 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
265 Nm
195 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
895 kg
1,973 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
243 km/h
151 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.84.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: 1.0 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
4.2 s
243 km/h
151 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-
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
920 kg
2,028 lb
895 kg
1,973 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-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
CO2 score
-
175 g/km
Power-to-weight score
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 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 Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8
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 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Has 186 hp more
  • Has 175 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 62 km/h (39 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 195 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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