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Aston Martin Vantage vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (168,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin Vantage or Lotus Emira?

Aston Martin Vantage vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Aston Martin Vantage

  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vantage

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Lotus Emira is considerably cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 168,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 84,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin Vantage offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vantage is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vantage delivers visibly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is somewhat lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 224 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin Vantage offers visibly more boot space – 235 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aston Martin Vantage holds a narrow overall lead 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 £168,000
Vantage

Aston Martin Vantage

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 665 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
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Aston Martin Vantage

The Aston Martin Vantage marries sculptural, jaw-dropping design with a ferociously engaging character that turns everyday drives into a headline act. Buyers get a luxuriously intimate cabin and a raw, communicative chassis — perfect if you crave theatre every time you pull away.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
274 - 279 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
665 - 680 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
800 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin Vantage have?

The Aston Martin Vantage is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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