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Lotus Eletre vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Porsche Cayenne?

Lotus Eletre vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • marginally cheaper
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • visibly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lotus Eletre is marginally cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,466 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Cayenne is a bit more efficient: consuming 18.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers slightly more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 98 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Cayenne

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 918 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Lotus Eletre takes 3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers markedly more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 515 Nm more.

Eletre

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is markedly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers a bit more boot space – 781 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 668 km
Lotus Eletre
Porsche Cayenne

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Lotus Eletre
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
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Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Porsche
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