Car comparison

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6vsPorsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

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

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Lotus Evora S

3.5 V6

350 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

GTS 3.4

340 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    190 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    780 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEvora S3.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
350hp261kW
340hp254kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,436kg3,166lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,836kg4,048lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
To 99% top speed
67.5s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
606km377mi
Calculated
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,361mm172in
4,404mm173in
Width
2,047mm81in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,229mm48in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,564mm62in
-
Rear track
1,575mm62in
-
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
160L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
64L
CO2 emissions
229g/km
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4PowerTorque
  • Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEvora S3.5 V67,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.47,400 rpm4,750-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEvora S3.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
15.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
350 hp
261 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
340 hp
254 kW

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 has 10 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
1,436 kg
3,166 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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 S3.5 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
283 km/h
176 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora S3.5 V64.6 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.44.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4: 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 S3.5 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 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
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
606 km
377 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
780 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
350 hp
261 kW
4.6 s
286 km/h
178 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
283 km/h
176 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 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
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 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 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
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 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
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.6 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.8 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
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
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEvora S3.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,436 kg
3,166 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Range score
606 km
377 mi
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
190 g/km
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
244 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 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
VehicleLotus Evora S 3.5 V6Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

  • Is 61 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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