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Lotus Emira vs Porsche 911 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 122,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Porsche 911 Convertible?

Lotus Emira vs Porsche 911 Convertible: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • moderately lighter

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

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

Emira

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emira is substantially cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 122,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,829 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

911 Convertible

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 911 Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 305 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche 911 Convertible is barely faster – reaching 312 km/h, while the Lotus Emira tops out at 291 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Porsche 911 Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is moderately lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,655 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Convertible offers very slightly more boot space – 163 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche 911 Convertible carries somewhat more – 345 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Convertible holds a decisive overall lead 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 £122,400
911 Convertible

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.3 - 11.7 L/100km
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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Price
122,400 - 244,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
234 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
63 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,655 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
163 L
Length
4,413 mm
Length
4,542 - 4,553 mm
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,235 mm
Height
1,292 - 1,298 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 290 kg
Payload
275 - 345 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Max Speed
291 - 312 km/h
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,591 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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