Car comparison

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

S 3.4

325 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    211 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    711 km
    442 mi
  • Largest trunk
    425 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • 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 power-to-weight
    244 hp/t
    182 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEvora S3.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
350hp261kW
325hp242kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,436kg3,166lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,836kg4,048lb
1,665kg3,671lb
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
66.9s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
606km377mi
Calculated
711km442mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,361mm172in
4,380mm172in
Width
2,047mm81in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,229mm48in
1,295mm51in
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
211g/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) S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) S 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)S 3.47,400 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEvora S3.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.7 s
15.6 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
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 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)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 has 25 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: 25 hp (19 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)S 3.4
370 Nm
273 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)S 3.4
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 S3.5 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)S 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)S 3.45.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4: 0.4 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)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4 and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: 0.9 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)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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)S 3.4
711 km
442 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)S 3.4
325 hp
242 kW
5.0 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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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)S 3.4
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Lotus Evora S 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 S3.5 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.6 s
PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.0 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)S 3.4
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEvora S3.5 V6PorscheCayman (981C)S 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
283 km/h
176 mph
Lightness
1,436 kg
3,166 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 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
4,380 mm
172.4 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
606 km
377 mi
711 km
442 mi
CO2 score
229 g/km
211 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
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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 S 3.5 V6Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) S 3.4

  • Is 96 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 105 km (65 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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