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Alpine A110 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (345 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (55,200 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Alpine A110 or Lotus Emira?

Alpine A110 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Alpine A110

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Lotus Emira

  • a bit more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A110

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Alpine A110 is clearly cheaper – starting at 55,200 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,329 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Alpine A110 uses 6.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers a bit more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 345 HP. That’s roughly 61 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A110 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers somewhat more torque with 480 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

A110

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Alpine A110 is markedly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emira offers markedly more boot space – 151 L compared to 96 L. That’s a difference of about 55 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emira carries marginally more – 230 kg compared to 210 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Alpine A110
Lotus Emira

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Alpine A110

The Alpine A110 is a stunning testament to modern automotive design, seamlessly blending performance with elegance. Its lightweight construction contributes to an exhilarating driving experience, making it a true driver's car. With its distinctive styling and agile handling, the A110 captures the spirit of classic sports cars while embracing contemporary technology.

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Alpine A110
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,200 - 282,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
152 - 157 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,194 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
96 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,798 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 - 210 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
252 - 345 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
185 - 254 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Alpine
Brand
Lotus
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