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Porsche 911 Coupe vs Lotus Emira comparison

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

Porsche 911 Coupe vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Porsche 911 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

911 Coupe

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 substantially 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 a bit more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

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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 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 considerably 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.

911 Coupe

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

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

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Coupe offers considerably 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 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 £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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Porsche 911 Coupe

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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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
125,800 - 301,000 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
233 - 312 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
373 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
228 - 310 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Porsche 911 Coupe have?

The Porsche 911 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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