Car comparison

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6vsPorsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

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

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Lotus Evora 400

3.5 V6

406 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2015-2018
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    406 hp
    303 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    225 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    619 km
    384 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEvora 4003.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
406hp303kW
385hp287kW
Torque
410Nm302lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight-
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
12.6s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
619km384mi
Calculated
524km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,394mm173in
4,438mm175in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,229mm48in
1,266mm50in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,484mm98in
Front track
1,564mm62in
-
Rear track
1,575mm62in
-
Trunk volume-
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
60L
54L
CO2 emissions
225g/km
238g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8PowerTorque
  • Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEvora 4003.5 V67,000 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,250 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEvora 4003.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.6 s
13.1 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
406 hp
303 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 has 21 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
300 km/h
186 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora 4003.5 V64.2 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: 0.6 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
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
619 km
384 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
524 km
326 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
406 hp
303 kW
4.2 s
300 km/h
186 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 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
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,394 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 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
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Lotus Evora 400 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
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 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
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEvora 4003.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
406 hp
303 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.4 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,394 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
Range score
619 km
384 mi
524 km
326 mi
CO2 score
225 g/km
238 g/km
Trunk score
-
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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
VehicleLotus Evora 400 3.5 V6Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 94 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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