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Porsche Cayenne vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (1,156 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (87,000 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayenne or Lotus Eletre?

Porsche Cayenne vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Porsche Cayenne

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  • visibly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

Lotus Eletre

  • barely cheaper

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

Cayenne

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Eletre is barely cheaper – starting at 85,700 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,295 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Cayenne is moderately more efficient: consuming 19.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 72 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

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 Cayenne offers visibly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 918 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Lotus Eletre takes 3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayenne is slightly faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the Lotus Eletre tops out at 265 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers noticeably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 985 Nm. That’s about 515 Nm more.

Cayenne

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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayenne is markedly lighter – 2,130 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 435 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers moderately more boot space – 781 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,708 L, about 176 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries markedly more – 705 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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 £87,000
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 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
Porsche Cayenne
Lotus Eletre

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Porsche Cayenne

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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Porsche Cayenne
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 277 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,930 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
365 - 705 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Lotus
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