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Audi A4 Limousine vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Lotus Emira?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Audi A4 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

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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 Lotus Emira offers visibly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Audi A4 Limousine takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers moderately more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Audi A4 Limousine offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,545 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A4 Limousine offers significantly more boot space – 460 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 309 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries clearly more – 540 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine stands well ahead of its rival 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 £35,800
A4 Limousine

Audi A4 Limousine

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
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Audi A4 Limousine

The Audi A4 is a polished, grown-up sedan that blends restraint with a subtle dose of sportiness, making it an easy choice for commuters and company car buyers alike. Inside it's all refined materials and sensible design, while the driving experience balances comfort and composure — clever, competent and quietly smug in the best possible way.

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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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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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