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Audi A4 Avant vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (470 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Avant or Lotus Eletre?

Audi A4 Avant vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Audi A4 Avant

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Avant

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.

Audi A4 Avant is substantially cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,463 £.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 470 HP. That’s roughly 448 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Audi A4 Avant takes 3.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A4 Avant is moderately faster – reaching 300 km/h, while the Lotus Eletre tops out at 265 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers visibly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 600 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

A4 Avant

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 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Avant is clearly lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 970 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more boot space – 688 L compared to 495 L. That’s a difference of about 193 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers barely more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 37 L more than the Audi A4 Avant.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Avant carries a bit more – 565 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Audi A4 Avant
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A4 Avant

The Audi A4 Avant blends elegant, understated styling with practical estate versatility, making it a polished choice for drivers who want both poise and generous cargo space. Inside, the cabin feels premium and tech-forward while the composed driving manners turn routine journeys into a quietly satisfying experience—exactly the sensible indulgence buyers will appreciate.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Audi A4 Avant
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,200 - 122,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
126 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,820 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
495 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,750 - 4,782 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,866 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,428 - 1,493 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
510 - 565 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 470 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
210 - 300 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
270 - 600 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 346 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,894 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
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