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Lucid Air vs Porsche Cayman comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or Porsche Cayman?

Lucid Air vs Porsche Cayman: Key differences

Lucid Air

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Porsche Cayman

  • clearly lighter

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

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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.

Lucid Air is considerably cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,171 £.

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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 Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 500 HP. That’s roughly 751 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Porsche Cayman takes 3.4 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is only slightly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Porsche Cayman tops out at 315 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 1,490 Nm more.

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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: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is clearly lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 580 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 443 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries substantially more – 588 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 307 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is decisively ahead 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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Lucid Air

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Porsche Cayman

The Porsche Cayman stands out as a quintessential sports car, blending sleek design with dynamic handling. Its mid-engine layout provides an excellent balance and sharp agility that driving enthusiasts crave. Inside, the Cayman offers a refined and driver-focused interior, ensuring that every journey is an exhilarating experience.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
295 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
184 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
4,456 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
1,267 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
281 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
315 km/h
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lucid
Brand
Porsche
Is the Lucid Air offered with different drivetrains?

The Lucid Air is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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