Lotus Evora (2008 – 2014) vs Porsche Boxster Spyder (2009 – 2011): specs compared
The Lotus Evora is the more powerful of the two, with up to 350 hp against 320 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 267 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.7 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. The Porsche Boxster Spyder is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,383 kg.
| Specification |
Lotus
Evora
2008 – 2014
|
Porsche
Boxster Spyder
2009 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2014 | 2009 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 280 – 349 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.2 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 262 – 286 km/h | 267 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 10.0 L/100 km | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 2,047 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,229 mm | 1,232 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,383 – 1,442 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

