Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7vsLotus Evora 3.5 V6

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

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Porsche Cayman (981C)

2.7

275 hp2706 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016
VS

Lotus Evora

3.5 V6

280 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Fastest top speed
    264 km/h
    164 mph
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    810 km
    503 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    342 Nm
    252 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    203 hp/t
    151 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)2.7LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
275hp205kW
280hp209kW
Torque
290Nm214lb-ft
342Nm252lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,382kg3,047lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,782kg3,929lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
19.1s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
810km503mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,706cc165cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,380mm172in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,848mm73in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,575mm101in
Front track-
1,564mm62in
Rear track-
1,557mm61in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
425L
160L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7Lotus Evora 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.77,400 rpm4,500-6,500 rpm7,650 rpm
LotusEvora3.5 V66,400 rpm4,700 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheCayman (981C)2.7LotusEvora3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.1 s
17.3 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 has 5 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
LotusEvora3.5 V6
342 Nm
252 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
LotusEvora3.5 V6
1,382 kg
3,047 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 (981C)2.7
264 km/h
164 mph
LotusEvora3.5 V6
261 km/h
162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.75.6 s
LotusEvora3.5 V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7: 0.7 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 (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7 and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 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 (981C)2.7
810 km
503 mi
LotusEvora3.5 V6
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
275 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
264 km/h
164 mph
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
261 km/h
162 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 (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 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
PorscheCayman (981C)2.7
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
261 km/h
162 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 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 (981C)2.7
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.9 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 (981C)2.7
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LotusEvora3.5 V6
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)2.7LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
275 hp
205 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
290 Nm
214 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
Range score
810 km
503 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
-
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 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 (981C) 2.7Lotus Evora 3.5 V6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) 2.7

  • Is 22 kg lighter
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 120 km (75 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 52 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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