Lotus Exige vs Porsche Cayman
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Porsche Cayman
Overview
| Spec | Lotus ExigeS240 | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S240 | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Lotus ExigeS240 | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $65,690 | $52,600 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Lotus ExigeS240 | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 11.5 gal | 16.9 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Lotus ExigeS240 | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 275 hp (best) |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft | 214 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.8 L | 2.7 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Lotus ExigeS240 | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 4 cu ft | 15 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | — | 761 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,077 lbs (best) | 2,888 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 90.5 in | 97.4 in (best) |
| Length | 149.5 in | 172.4 in (best) |
| Width | 68 in | 70.9 in (best) |
| Height | 45.6 in | 50.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Lotus ExigeS240 | Porsche CaymanBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Lotus Exige | Porsche Cayman |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S240 $65,690 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $52,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S260 Roger Becker Edition $70,750 MSRP | S $64,100 MSRP |
| 3 | S260 Sport $74,950 MSRP | GTS $75,200 MSRP |
| 4 | — | GT4 $84,600 MSRP |