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Lotus Emira vs Porsche 911 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 125,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Porsche 911 Coupe?

Lotus Emira vs Porsche 911 Coupe: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Porsche 911 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 125,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,257 £.

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

911 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche 911 Coupe offers significantly 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 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

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

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is very slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,536 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Coupe offers significantly more boot space – 373 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche 911 Coupe carries visibly more – 310 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Coupe is far ahead overall 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 £125,800
911 Coupe

Porsche 911 Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 10.3 - 13.8 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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The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
233 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
373 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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 - 3,996 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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