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Ford Transit Transporter vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Lotus Emira?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
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Lotus Emira

  • visibly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 67,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,262 £.

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 visibly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers slightly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Transporter 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 £67,300
Transit Transporter

Ford Transit Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 269 HP
  • Electric Range 341 - 402 km
Ford Transit Transporter
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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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 Transit Transporter
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
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
-
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
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
2,059 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
-
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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
430 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Lotus
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