Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7vsLotus Europa S 2.0 16V

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C)

2.7

245 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    258 km/h
    160 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    273 Nm
    201 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    428 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)2.7LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
245hp183kW
203hp151kW
Torque
273Nm201lb-ft
263Nm194lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
995kg2,194lb
Gross weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,066kg2,350lb
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
93.6s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph
Calculated
62.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
20.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t141kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km428mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,687cc164cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,341mm171in
3,900mm154in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,714mm67in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,330mm92in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,490mm59in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
260L
-
Max trunk volume-
154L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
44L
CO2 emissions
222g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76,500 rpm4,600-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)2.7LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
20.9 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7 has 42 hp more than Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
273 Nm
201 lb-ft
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
263 Nm
194 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
995 kg
2,194 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
258 km/h
160 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.76.1 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5.8 s

Although Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7 has more power, Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
688 km
428 mi
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
473 km
294 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
245 hp
183 kW
6.1 s
258 km/h
160 mph
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 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
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7 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
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.1 s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.8 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
PorscheCayman (987C)2.7
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)2.7LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
245 hp
183 kW
203 hp
151 kW
Torque
273 Nm
201 lb-ft
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.8 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
995 kg
2,194 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,341 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Range score
688 km
428 mi
473 km
294 mi
CO2 score
222 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 Cayman (987C) 2.7Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) 2.7

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 215 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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