Compare performance (286 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Lotus Emeya?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Ford Transit Custom Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,888 £.
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 Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 632 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers visibly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 355 Nm more.
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 Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
The Lotus Emeya 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.
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
detailsThe Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.
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Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
509 L
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Length
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Length
5,139 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
2,005 mm
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Height
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Height
1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
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Payload
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Payload
450 - 545 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 286 HP
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Power HP
612 - 918 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Power kW
450 - 675 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
Lotus
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