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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Lotus Emira?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more power
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Mustang Convertible

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 Mustang Convertible is substantially cheaper – starting at 56,900 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

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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 Ford Mustang Convertible offers very slightly more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Mustang Convertible takes 5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers moderately more torque with 540 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Mustang Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 355 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Mustang Convertible carries markedly more – 324 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Convertible 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 £56,900
Mustang Convertible

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.3 - 12.4 L/100km
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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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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
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
Is the Ford Mustang Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Mustang Convertible is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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