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Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 · Stage 3vsLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 · Stage 2vsLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 · Stage 1vsLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6

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

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Lotus Exige III S Coupe

S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)

497 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2012-2016
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Lotus Exige III S Coupe

S 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)

438 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2012-2016
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Lotus Exige III S Coupe

S 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)

399 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2012-2016
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Lotus Exige III S Coupe

S 3.5 V6

350 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2012-2016

Comparison overview

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Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    497 hp
    371 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,161 kg
    2,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    428 hp/t
    319 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    235 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    396 km
    246 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
Power
497hp371kW+147 hp
438hp326kW+88 hp
399hp298kW+49 hp
350hp261kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft+180 Nm
512Nm378lb-ft+112 Nm
464Nm342lb-ft+64 Nm
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,161kg2,560lb
1,161kg2,560lb
1,161kg2,560lb
1,161kg2,560lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
+41 km/h
304 km/h
189 mph
+30 km/h
296 km/h
184 mph
+22 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
To 99% top speed
37.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph-7.9 s
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
43.8s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph-1.4 s
Calculated
45.2s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s-0.8 s
3.5s-0.5 s
3.7s-0.3 s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
8.4s-3.8 s
Calculated
9.5s-2.7 s
Calculated
10.3s-1.8 s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.3s-0.5 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
11.0s-0.8 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.5 s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
428hp/t319kW/t194hp/1000 lb
Calculated
377hp/t281kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
344hp/t256kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
301hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
500Nm/t334lb-ft/ton
Calculated
441Nm/t295lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t267lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
396km246mi
Calculated
396km246mi
Calculated
396km246mi
Calculated
396km246mi
Calculated
Length
4,084mm161in
4,084mm161in
4,084mm161in
4,084mm161in
Width
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,129mm44in
1,129mm44in
1,129mm44in
1,129mm44in
Wheelbase
2,370mm93in
2,370mm93in
2,370mm93in
2,370mm93in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
40L
40L
CO2 emissions
235g/km
235g/km
235g/km
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 438 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 399 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hpPowerTorque
  • Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 438 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 399 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
3.3 s
3.5 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.4 s
9.5 s
10.3 s
12.1 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
5.0 s
5.1 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
7.4 s
7.5 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.4 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
228 km/h
141 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
198 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp has 147 hp more than Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp: 147 hp (110 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 438 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 399 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp
377 hp/t
281 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp
497 hp
371 kW
3.2 s
315 km/h
196 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp
438 hp
326 kW
3.5 s
304 km/h
189 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp
399 hp
298 kW
3.7 s
296 km/h
184 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
350 hp
261 kW
4.0 s
274 km/h
170 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
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp
Power
497 hp
371 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,084 mm
160.8 in
Height
1,129 mm
44.4 in
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp
Power
438 hp
326 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,084 mm
160.8 in
Height
1,129 mm
44.4 in
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp
Power
399 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,084 mm
160.8 in
Height
1,129 mm
44.4 in
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,084 mm
160.8 in
Height
1,129 mm
44.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp
Power
497 hp
371 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp
Power
438 hp
326 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp
Power
399 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.2 s
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.5 s
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
4.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp
377 hp/t
281 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hpLotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp
Power
497 hp
371 kW
438 hp
326 kW
399 hp
298 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
464 Nm
342 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
3.5 s
3.7 s
4.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Lightness
1,161 kg
2,560 lb
1,161 kg
2,560 lb
1,161 kg
2,560 lb
1,161 kg
2,560 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,084 mm
160.8 in
Height
1,129 mm
44.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,084 mm
160.8 in
Height
1,129 mm
44.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,084 mm
160.8 in
Height
1,129 mm
44.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,084 mm
160.8 in
Height
1,129 mm
44.4 in
Range score
396 km
246 mi
396 km
246 mi
396 km
246 mi
396 km
246 mi
CO2 score
235 g/km
235 g/km
235 g/km
235 g/km
Power-to-weight score
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
377 hp/t
281 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
301 hp/t
225 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 438 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 399 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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