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Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (348,900 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Coupe or Lotus Emira?

Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

296 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Lotus Emira is clearly cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 265,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 8.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Emira

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 474 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers markedly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 275 Nm more.

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 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is very slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emira carries marginally more – 230 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira is clearly superior 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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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
348,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 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
15 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
218 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,958 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
225 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
880 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
755 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Lotus
Is the Ferrari 296 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Ferrari 296 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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