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CUPRA Formentor vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (35,200 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Lotus Emira?

CUPRA Formentor vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • very slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Formentor

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.

CUPRA Formentor is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,200 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,330 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.8 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 Lotus Emira offers very slightly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 390 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the CUPRA Formentor takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 480 Nm.

Formentor

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: CUPRA Formentor offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Formentor is only slightly lighter – 1,434 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more boot space – 450 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 299 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries considerably more – 526 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 296 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor holds a decisive 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.

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Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Waldemar
7 Feb 2026, 09:46:20

For me, a mature man, the "civilian" version was enough — an automatic, very well-equipped, with the 150‑hp engine in Magnetic Tech.

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Lotus Emira

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
35,200 - 62,500 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 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
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
439 - 526 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

The CUPRA Formentor is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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