Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 2.9vsLotus Evora 3.5 V6

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

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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

2.9

265 hp2893 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Lotus Evora

3.5 V6

280 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Fastest top speed
    263 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
265hp198kW
280hp209kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
342Nm252lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,382kg3,047lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,782kg3,929lb
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
91.5s99% target: 260 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 258 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
247Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,893cc177cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,848mm73in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,534mm60in
1,557mm61in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
125mm5in
Trunk volume
260L
160L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
65L
60L
CO2 emissions
214g/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 (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9Lotus Evora 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.97,200 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,500 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9LotusEvora3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
17.3 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 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
11.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
LotusEvora3.5 V6
280 hp
209 kW

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 has 15 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9 and Lotus Evora 3.5 V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 20092.9
300 Nm
221 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
263 km/h
163 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.95.7 s
LotusEvora3.5 V64.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9: 0.8 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)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
LotusEvora3.5 V6
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 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)Facelift 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
714 km
444 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
263 km/h
163 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
5.7 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 (987C)Facelift 20092.9LotusEvora3.5 V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
263 km/h
163 mph
261 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 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
714 km
444 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
214 g/km
-
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 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 (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9Lotus Evora 3.5 V6
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 2.9

  • Is 22 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 km (15 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 42 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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