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Audi A7 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Lotus Eletre?

Audi A7 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Audi A7

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,677 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 502 km more than the Audi A7.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers noticeably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 630 HP. That’s roughly 288 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Audi A7 takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is marginally faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Lotus Eletre tops out at 265 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers moderately more torque with 985 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

A7

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.

Seats: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is considerably lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 795 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more boot space – 688 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 142 L more than the Audi A7.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries slightly more – 600 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
28 - 276 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 73 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
204 - 630 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
370 - 850 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 463 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Lotus
Is the Audi A7 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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