Car comparison

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 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.

New comparison

Lotus 3-Eleven

Road 3.5 V6

416 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017
VS

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    416 hp
    310 kW
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    450 hp/t
    335 kW/t
    2.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
416hp310kW
250hp186kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
925kg2,039lb
895kg1,973lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
39.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.3s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
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
10.9s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
450hp/t335kW/t204hp/1000 lb
Calculated
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
443Nm/t297lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
-
CO2 emissions-
175g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven Road 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V67,000 rpm3,000 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
15.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
416 hp
310 kW
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6 has 166 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 Road 3.5 V6: 166 hp (124 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
410 Nm
302 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
925 kg
2,039 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
450 hp/t
335 kW/t
2.2 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
416 hp
310 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
925 kg
2,039 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
450 hp/t
335 kW/t
2.2 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 Road 3.5 V6

  • Has 166 hp more
  • Has 145 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 57 km/h (35 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 170 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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6
Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Cup 260 1.8
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6 vs Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 - car comparison - FastVsFaster