Lotus Emira vs Porsche 911 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$20,550
- Emira: $20,550 cheaper, 12 hp more.
- Porsche 911: 2 more seats, 0.1 s quicker to 60.
- Emira wins 4 of 8 measures.
| Measure | Emira | Porsche 911 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $109,400 | $129,950 | Emira |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 388 hp | Emira |
| Torque | 354 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | Emira |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 5.3 cu ft | 4.8 cu ft | Emira |
| Cargo, seats up | 5.3 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Length | 173.7 in | 178.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.6 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,212 lb | 3,342 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | Porsche 911 |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 4.0 s tested | 3.9 s tested | Porsche 911 |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Porsche 911 |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Emira Turbo SE RWD $106,900 | Porsche 911 Carrera RWD $127,600 | $20,700 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera RWD $127,600 | Emira V6 SE Racing Line RWD $115,900 | $11,700 |
Cost to run
Emira costs $20,550 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Emira | Porsche 911 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $109,400 | $129,950 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,829 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $10,971 |
| Total, 6 years | $120,371 | $140,921 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Emira wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Emira | 16% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | Emira | 3% |
| Space | Emira | 9% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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