Lotus Exige vs. Porsche Cayman
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lotus Exige and Porsche Cayman contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lotus Exige and the Porsche Cayman.
In comparing the Lotus Exige's and the Porsche Cayman's specifications and ratings, the Lotus Exige has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Porsche Cayman has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Lotus Exige's and the Porsche Cayman's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lotus Exige’s base engine makes 345 horsepower, and the Porsche Cayman base engine makes 265 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Porsche Cayman has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$51,900
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Used Car Pricing
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$50,573
Price Range:
$22,990 - $73,500
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
25,472
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Lotus Exige Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Porsche Cayman Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lotus Exige
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche Cayman
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.7
Typical Category Recalls:
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Lotus Exige Rankings
Not yet available
Porsche Cayman Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lotus Exige Trim Levels
S
Porsche Cayman Trim Levels
Base, R, S, S Black Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
345 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.145 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
265 hp @ 7200 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.090 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not yet available
Engine Configuration:
Not yet available
Number of Cylinders:
Not yet available
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
321 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
41.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
51.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
5.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
48.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2381 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
45.3 inches
Length:
159.5 inches
Wheelbase:
93.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2932 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
51.4 inches
Length:
172.1 inches
Wheelbase:
95.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55ZR17
Exterior Colors
Black
Motorsport Black / Starlight Black
Blue
Laser Blue / Nightfall Blue Metallic
Brown
Sienna Brown
Gray
Carbon Gray / Military Grey
Green
British Racing Green / Motorsport Green
Red
Ardent Red / Velvet Red
Silver
Arctic Silver
White
Aspen White / Mint White / Pearl White
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Aqua Blue Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Meteor Grey Metallic / Platinum Silver Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Guards Red / Ruby Red Metallic
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White
Yellow
Not available
Beige
Macadamia Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal / Ebony
Blue
Imperial Blue
Brown
Cocoa Brown / Cognac Brown
Gray
Ash Gray / Slate Grey
Red
Venom Red
White
Ivory White
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Stone Grey
Blue
Sea Blue
Brown
Not available
Gray
Stone Grey
Red
Carrera Red
White
Not available
Beige
Sand Beige
