Car comparison

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6vsPorsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8

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

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Lotus 3-Eleven

Road 3.5 V6

416 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2016-2017
VS

Porsche Boxster (981)

Spyder 3.8

375 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    925 kg
    2,039 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    450 hp/t
    335 kW/t
    2.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
416hp310kW
375hp280kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
925kg2,039lb
1,315kg2,899lb
Gross weight-
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
39.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
9.3s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.9s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
450hp/t335kW/t204hp/1000 lb
Calculated
285hp/t213kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
443Nm/t297lb-ft/ton
Calculated
319Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length-
4,414mm174in
Width-
1,801mm71in
Height-
1,262mm50in
Wheelbase-
2,475mm97in
Front track-
1,526mm60in
Rear track-
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
106mm4in
Trunk volume-
280L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
54L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V67,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.86,700 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
13.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.9 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
218 km/h
135 mph
194 km/h
120 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
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6 has 41 hp more than Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 and Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6: 41 hp (31 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
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
420 Nm
310 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
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
1,315 kg
2,899 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
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V63.4 s
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.84.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6 and Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: 1.1 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
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 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
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
375 hp
280 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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-
PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
375 hp
280 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8
Power
416 hp
310 kW
375 hp
280 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
925 kg
2,039 lb
1,315 kg
2,899 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,414 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,262 mm
49.7 in
Range score
-
545 km
339 mi
Trunk score
-
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
450 hp/t
335 kW/t
2.2 kg/hp
285 hp/t
213 kW/t
3.5 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
VehiclePorsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 165 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

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