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Audi A7 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (630 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (55,000 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A7 or Lotus Emeya?

Audi A7 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Audi A7

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

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  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A7

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 A7 is substantially cheaper – starting at 55,000 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,534 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers considerably more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 512 km more than the Audi A7.

Emeya

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 Emeya 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 Emeya is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A7 takes 3.4 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi A7 is barely faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Lotus Emeya tops out at 256 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

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

A7

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: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A7 is considerably lighter – 1,770 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 785 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A7 offers very slightly more boot space – 535 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi A7 offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,390 L, about 2 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A7 carries marginally more – 600 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
Audi A7
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

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Audi A7

The Audi A7 wraps elegant fastback lines around a sumptuous, tech-packed cabin that turns everyday drives into something a bit more special. It strikes a polished balance between relaxed comfort and engaging poise, so you’ll enjoy long cruises and spirited backroad runs while arriving in unmistakable style.

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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Audi A7
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
55,000 - 117,900 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 68 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
14.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
98.9 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
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,150 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 535 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,969 - 5,009 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,908 - 1,950 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,422 - 1,424 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,235 - 1,390 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
510 - 600 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
245 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 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
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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
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