The Comparative Analysis :

Fisker Karma (11 - 12) vs. Porsche Cayman (09 - 12)

€ 118,500
Fisker Karma (11 - 12) Fisker Karma
€ 50,800
 Porsche Cayman (09 - 12) Porsche Cayman
€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Fisker Karma is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 25.6 inches longer, 7.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the Porsche Cayman.
Fisker Karma
Porsche Cayman
52.4
Blueprint Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
78.1
86
51.3
Blueprint Porsche Cayman (09 - 12)
70.9
77.9
78.1 in
Width
70.9 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.9 in
52.4 in
Height
51.3 in
Blueprint Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
124.4
196.8
Blueprint Porsche Cayman (09 - 12)
95.1
171.1
196.8 in
Length
171.1 in
124.4 in
Wheelbase
95.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Fisker Karma
Porsche Cayman
5523 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
6100 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3605 lb
Fisker Karma (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2425 lb
43.91 %
Porsche Cayman (09 - 12)

General

Fisker Karma
Porsche Cayman
No data
Generation
987C
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Fisker Karma
Porsche Cayman
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
402 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 7200 rpm
Fisker Karma
402 hp
261 hp
Porsche Cayman
959 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Fisker Karma
959 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Porsche Cayman

Performance

Fisker Karma
Porsche Cayman
124 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Fisker Karma

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche Cayman

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
Fisker Karma
13.74 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Porsche Cayman

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Fisker Karma
Porsche Cayman
Fuel Economy
33 kWh✽  ( 101 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 mpg
Fisker Karma
101 MPGe
25 mpg
Porsche Cayman
No data
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
20 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
60 mi
Range
429 mi
Fisker Karma
60 mi
429 mi
Porsche Cayman
Environmental Impact
66.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
Fisker Karma
66.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Porsche Cayman
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
85 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
356 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Fisker Karma
Porsche Cayman
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
578 lb
Maximum Payload
507 lb
5.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data