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Ford Focus vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Lotus Emira?

Ford Focus vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Focus

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 Focus is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus uses 4.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Emira

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 noticeably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers somewhat more torque with 480 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Focus

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 Focus offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is moderately lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus offers clearly more boot space – 392 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries significantly more – 560 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 330 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus 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.

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Focus

Ford Focus

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 8 L/100km
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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Reviews Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Henk
28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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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
27,500 - 42,700 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
Is the Ford Focus offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Focus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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