Lotus Emira 2025 vs Porsche 911 2026
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Lotus Emira — best value, most powerful, biggest boot
The true 5-year cost estimate
Lotus Emira 2025 costs about 90,511 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Lotus Emira 2025 | Porsche 911 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 335,494 SAR (5,592 SAR per month) | 426,005 SAR (7,100 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 5,178 SAR | 4,957 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 8,600 SAR – 21,500 SAR | 11,152 SAR – 27,880 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 253,074 SAR (59%) | 328,172 SAR (59%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 66 | 65 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 430,000 SAR – 520,000 SAR ~ | 557,600 SAR – 1,100,000 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Power | 400 hp | 394 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 294 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 6 | Dual-clutch (DCT) · 8 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 km/L | 9.4 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,412 mm | 4,542 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,225 mm | 1,303 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,450 mm |
| Boot capacity | 208 L | 135 L |
| Weight | 1,458 kg | 1,520 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | 102 mm |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | — | — |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 4 years |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Lotus Emira 2025 or Porsche 911 2026?
Lotus Emira 2025 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 430,000 SAR versus 557,600 SAR for Porsche 911 2026 — a difference of about 127,600 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Porsche 911 2026 costs roughly 4,957 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 5,178 SAR for Lotus Emira 2025 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Lotus Emira 2025 between 8,600 SAR and 21,500 SAR, and Porsche 911 2026 between 11,152 SAR and 27,880 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Lotus Emira 2025 scores 66/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 65/100 for Porsche 911 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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