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Ford Tourneo Connect vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (27,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Connect or Lotus Emira?

Ford Tourneo Connect vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Connect

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Ford Tourneo Connect is considerably cheaper – starting at 27,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.7 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 substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 256 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 Tourneo Connect takes 10.1 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Tourneo Connect

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Tourneo Connect offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is very slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Connect offers considerably more boot space – 1,720 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 1,569 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Connect carries substantially more – 818 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 588 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Connect is far ahead overall 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 £27,300
Tourneo Connect

Ford Tourneo Connect

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 119 km
Ford Tourneo Connect
Lotus Emira

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Ford Tourneo Connect

The Ford Tourneo Connect is a practical, surprisingly polished people-mover that balances family-friendly flexibility with car-like driving manners. With clever storage, sliding doors and a bright, airy cabin it’s a smart choice for buyers who want sensible versatility without sacrificing everyday comfort — and it’s oddly enjoyable to drive for its size.

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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 Tourneo Connect
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,300 - 41,900 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 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
116 - 119 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 164 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,781 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
1,213 - 1,720 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
563 - 818 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 350 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

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