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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
14,100 £
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Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
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co2
113 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
38 L
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,055 kg
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Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
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Trunk capacity
225 L
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Trunk capacity
688 L
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Length
3,635 mm
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Length
5,103 mm
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Width
1,643 mm
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Width
2,060 mm
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Height
1,551 mm
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Height
1,630 mm
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Max trunk capacity
870 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
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Payload
365 kg
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Payload
405 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manual
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
70 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
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Max Speed
164 km/h
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
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Torque
92 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
51 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
999 cm3
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Fiat
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Brand
Lotus
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