Lotus 3-Eleven
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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Spyder 3.8
Comparison overview
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Lotus 3-Eleven Road 3.5 V6
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.4 s
- Fastest top speed300 km/h186 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful416 hp310 kW
- Lightest925 kg2,039 lb
- Best power-to-weight450 hp/t335 kW/t2.2 kg/hp
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score84/100
Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8
- Highest torque420 Nm310 lb-ft
- Best economy score80/100
- Best practicality score31/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6 | PorscheBoxster (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 V6: Power / Torque
- Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6 | 7,000 rpm | 3,000 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8 | 6,700 rpm | 4,750-6,000 rpm | 6,950 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6 | PorscheBoxster (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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6 | 3.4 s |
| PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8 | 4.5 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Lotus3-ElevenRoad 3.5 V6 | PorscheBoxster (981)Spyder 3.8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.33 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.88 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,599 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
Porsche Boxster (981) Spyder 3.8
- Has 10 Nm more
Pros
- Highest torque
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
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