Car comparison

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 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 (981C)

GTS 3.4

340 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2016
VS

Lotus Evora S

3.5 V6

350 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • 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 performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
340hp254kW
350hp261kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,442kg3,179lb
Gross weight
1,695kg3,737lb
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Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
780km485mi
Calculated
619km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,404mm173in
4,361mm172in
Width
1,801mm71in
2,047mm81in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,575mm101in
Front track-
1,564mm62in
Rear track-
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
425L
160L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
60L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
224g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.47,400 rpm4,750-5,800 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 (981C)GTS 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.9 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
340 hp
254 kW
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
350 hp
261 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
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
380 Nm
280 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 (981C)GTS 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
1,442 kg
3,179 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 (981C)GTS 3.4
283 km/h
176 mph
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
269 km/h
167 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.44.8 s
LotusEvora S3.5 V64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6 and Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4: 0.1 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 (981C)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4 and Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6: 1.5 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 (981C)GTS 3.4
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
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
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
780 km
485 mi
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
619 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
340 hp
254 kW
4.8 s
283 km/h
176 mph
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
350 hp
261 kW
4.7 s
269 km/h
167 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 (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
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 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 (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
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
PorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.7 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 (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
LotusEvora S3.5 V6
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheCayman (981C)GTS 3.4LotusEvora S3.5 V6
Power
340 hp
254 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.7 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,442 kg
3,179 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
619 km
384 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
224 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 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 (981C) GTS 3.4Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Cayman (981C) GTS 3.4

  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 162 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Lotus Evora S 3.5 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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