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Ford Capri vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Capri or Lotus Emira?

Ford Capri vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Ford Capri

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • moderately more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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

Capri

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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,229 £.

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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 Emira offers moderately more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Capri takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Capri delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 199 Nm more.

Capri

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: Ford Capri offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is visibly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,001 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Capri offers considerably more boot space – 572 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 421 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Capri carries clearly more – 587 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 357 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Capri 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 £36,300
Capri

Ford Capri

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 439 - 627 km
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Ford Capri

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4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Florian
28 Oct 2025, 15:19:26

I've been driving the new Capri for two weeks now. It looks fantastic, runs smoothly and has plenty of punch. The interior's been modernised throughout and the software is rock‑solid. Range is good, too. I'm really pleasantly surprised.

Lotus Emira

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
36,300 - 51,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
439 - 627 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,001 - 2,206 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
572 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
539 - 587 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Ford Capri?

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

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