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Ford Capri vs Lotus Eletre - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 85700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Capri or Lotus Eletre?

Ford Capri

5 (1 Reviews)
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Lotus Eletre

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

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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.

Ford Capri has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the Lotus Eletre costs 85700 £. That’s a price difference of around 49363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Ford Capri: with 13.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly more efficient than the Lotus Eletre with 22.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 8.70 kWh.

As for range, the Ford Capri performs minimal better – achieving up to 627 km, about 57 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre @ Lotus Cars

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 has a convincingly edge – offering 918 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 578 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Ford Capri takes 5.30 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Eletre performs evident better – reaching 265 km/h, while the Ford Capri tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Eletre pulls noticeable stronger with 985 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 306 Nm difference.

Capri @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center

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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Ford Capri is clearly perceptible lighter – 1914 kg compared to 2565 kg. The difference is around 651 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers slightly more room – 688 L compared to 572 L. That’s a difference of about 116 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre performs barely noticeable better – up to 1532 L, which is about 22 L more than the Ford Capri.

When it comes to payload, Ford Capri somewhat takes the win – 587 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Eletre proves to be secures victory with a clear margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Eletre is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £85,700
Eletre @ Lotus Cars

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
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
Ford Capri
Lotus Eletre

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Ford Capri

5 (1 Reviews)
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The Ford Capri turned the family car into something cheekily sporty, with a long, rakish profile that still promises fun at a glance. Today it lives on as a lovable classic — easy to tinker with, enjoyable to drive and guaranteed to raise smiles at any meet.

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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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Ford Capri
Lotus Eletre
Capri @ Ford Motor Company / Ford Media Center
Eletre @ Lotus Cars

Costs and Consumption

Price
36300 - 50900 £
Price
85700 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh
Electric Range
374 - 627 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1914 - 2174 kg
Curb weight
2565 - 2745 kg
Trunk capacity
567 - 572 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4634 mm
Length
5103 mm
Width
1872 mm
Width
2060 mm
Height
1626 mm
Height
1630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1505 - 1510 L
Max trunk capacity
1532 L
Payload
570 - 587 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
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
Is the Ford Capri offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Capri is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.