Porsche Boxster S (2008 – 2011) vs Lotus Evora (2008 – 2014): specs compared
The Lotus Evora is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 330 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 5.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 286 km/h against 275 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. The Porsche Boxster S is the lighter car, from 1,355 kg against 1,383 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster S
2008 – 2011
|
Lotus
Evora
2008 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 – 330 hp | 280 – 349 hp |
| Torque | 360 – 370 Nm | 350 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.1 – 5.3 s | 4.6 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 272 – 275 km/h | 262 – 286 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 9.8 L/100 km | 8.7 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,328 mm | 4,351 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 2,047 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,576 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,355 – 1,430 kg | 1,383 – 1,442 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.