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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Lotus Emira?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more trunk space

Lotus Emira

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

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

Mustang Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Ford Mustang Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 51,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers a bit more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Mustang Coupe takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emira is only slightly faster – reaching 291 km/h, while the Ford Mustang Coupe tops out at 263 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 353 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Mustang Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 381 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Mustang Coupe carries moderately more – 334 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Coupe stands well ahead of its rival 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 £51,800
Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 446 - 453 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12 - 12.4 L/100km
Ford Mustang Coupe
Lotus Emira

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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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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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Ford Mustang Coupe
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
381 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,810 - 4,819 mm
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Height
1,398 - 1,404 mm
Height
1,235 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
213 - 290 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, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
250 - 263 km/h
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
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