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CUPRA Tavascan vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (42,800 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Tavascan or Lotus Eletre?

CUPRA Tavascan vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

CUPRA Tavascan

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

Tavascan

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.

CUPRA Tavascan is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,934 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Tavascan is considerably more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 7.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers barely more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 13 km more than the CUPRA Tavascan.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 578 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the CUPRA Tavascan takes 5.5 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

Tavascan

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, CUPRA Tavascan is markedly lighter – 2,096 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 469 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more boot space – 688 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Tavascan carries only slightly more – 518 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is decisively ahead 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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CUPRA Tavascan

The Cupra Tavascan blends athletic styling with a premium, driver-focused cabin, giving the electric crossover a distinctly sporty character. It feels poised and engaging on the road while standing out with bold design cues and a modern, high-quality finish.

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Reviews CUPRA Tavascan

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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David
25 Apr 2026, 10:57:49

Both are very good. The range and energy consumption is beter in the cupra. The cupra is also more responsive and it handles beter. The Kia is more spacious and slightly beter tech wise. The Kia is more a family car.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,800 - 50,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
441 - 557 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,096 - 2,273 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
507 - 518 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Tavascan?

The CUPRA Tavascan is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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