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Porsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 R 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 Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

R 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2012
VS

Lotus Evora S

3.5 V6

350 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    260 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    606 km
    377 mi
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
330hp246kW
350hp261kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,436kg3,166lb
Gross weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,836kg4,048lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
286 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
90.7s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
67.5s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
17.0s
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg 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
13.0s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
244hp/t182kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
279Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
606km377mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,347mm171in
4,361mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
2,047mm81in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
103mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
260L
160L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
54L
60L
CO2 emissions-
229g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.47,400 rpm4,750 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
MetricPorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.0 s
14.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
286 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
350 hp
261 kW

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 has 20 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
370 Nm
273 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
1,320 kg
2,910 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.44.9 s
LotusEvora S3.5 V64.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4: 0.3 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 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4 and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
581 km
361 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
VehiclePorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009R 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
330 hp
246 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,436 kg
3,166 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
581 km
361 mi
606 km
377 mi
CO2 score
-
229 g/km
Trunk score
260 L
9.2 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 R 3.4

  • Is 116 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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