Car comparison

Lotus Emira 2.0vsPorsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5

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

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Lotus Emira

2.0

366 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2023-present
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

S 2.5

350 hp2497 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2020-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Emira 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph
  • Most powerful
    366 hp
    273 kW
  • Highest torque
    430 Nm
    317 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEmira2.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
366hp273kW
350hp261kW
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,446kg3,188lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight-
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
64.3s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
73.7s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
15.0s
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t188kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
727km452mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,379mm172in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,226mm48in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,626mm64in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,608mm63in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
151L
275L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
52L
64L
CO2 emissions-
200g/km

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEmira2.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
15.0 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
366 hp
273 kW
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW

Lotus Emira 2.0 has 16 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5 and Lotus Emira 2.0: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
1,385 kg
3,053 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
290 km/h
180 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
285 km/h
177 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.04.4 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.54.4 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira2.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEmira2.0
366 hp
273 kW
4.4 s
290 km/h
180 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
285 km/h
177 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
LotusEmira2.0
Power
366 hp
273 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in
Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEmira2.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)S 2.5
Power
366 hp
273 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.4 s
Top speed
290 km/h
180 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,379 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Range score
-
727 km
452 mi
CO2 score
-
200 g/km
Trunk score
151 L
5.3 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
253 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 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 718 Cayman (982) S 2.5
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Emira 2.0

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 0 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
  • Smallest trunk

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