Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4vsLotus Evora S 3.5 V6

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Lotus Evora S

3.5 V6

350 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    287 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    246 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    191 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
350hp261kW
350hp261kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,436kg3,166lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,836kg4,048lb
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,361mm172in
Width
1,808mm71in
2,047mm81in
Height
1,303mm51in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,518mm60in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
340L
160L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
191g/km
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
LotusEvora S3.5 V67,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
14.7 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
350 hp
261 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
1,436 kg
3,166 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
287 km/h
178 mph
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
286 km/h
178 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.44.4 s
LotusEvora S3.5 V64.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: 1.7 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
780 km
485 mi
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
606 km
377 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
287 km/h
178 mph
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
350 hp
261 kW
4.6 s
286 km/h
178 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.6 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.6 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,436 kg
3,166 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,361 mm
171.7 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
Range score
780 km
485 mi
606 km
377 mi
CO2 score
191 g/km
229 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 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 911 (991) Carrera 3.4Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Is 16 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 38 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6

  • Has 10 Nm more

Pros

  • Highest torque

Cons

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

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