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Lotus Emira vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Porsche Cayenne?

Lotus Emira vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • very slightly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

3.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lotus Emira is very slightly cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

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 significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 750 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly 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 Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 1,020 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Porsche Cayenne offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is significantly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 609 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more boot space – 781 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 630 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 475 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is clearly superior 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 £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
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
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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