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Fiat Panda vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Lotus Eletre?

Fiat Panda vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Fiat Panda

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Panda

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.

Fiat Panda is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,571 £.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 848 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 10.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is visibly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 101 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 893 Nm more.

Panda

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 Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is significantly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,510 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 463 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 662 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries markedly more – 485 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £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
Fiat Panda
Lotus Eletre

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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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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Fiat Panda
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
113 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
365 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Lotus
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