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Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or Lotus Emira?

Ford Transit Custom Transporter vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Custom Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Transit Custom Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 49,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,897 £.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Custom Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Transit Custom Transporter

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 Transit Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Custom Transporter is clearly superior 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 £49,700
Transit Custom Transporter

Ford Transit Custom Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 286 HP
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Ford Transit Custom Transporter

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.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 77,400 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
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Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
415 - 630 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Custom Transporter?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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