The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus 3-Eleven Road (16 - 17) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
€ 110,000
€ 100,000
€ 110,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lotus 3-Eleven is 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
Lotus 3-Eleven
Tesla Roadster
47.3
73.1
81
44.4
73.7
81.6
73.1 in
Width
73.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
47.3 in
Height
44.4 in
93.3
162.2
92.6
155.4
162.2 in
Length
155.4 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus 3-Eleven
Tesla Roadster
2039 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
29.66 %
General
Lotus 3-Eleven
Tesla Roadster
3-Eleven
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lotus 3-Eleven
Tesla Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
410 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
410 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
302 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Lotus 3-Eleven
302 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster
Performance
Lotus 3-Eleven
Tesla Roadster
174 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
3.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus 3-Eleven
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
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4.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
Lotus 3-Eleven
4.97 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus 3-Eleven
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Lotus 3-Eleven
24 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
256 mi
Range
211 mi
Lotus 3-Eleven
256 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
183.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
53.6 kWh
Lotus 3-Eleven
183.8 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus 3-Eleven
Tesla Roadster
0
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
531 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















