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GWM ORA 07 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 07 or Lotus Emira?

GWM ORA 07 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

GWM ORA 07

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 07

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

GWM ORA 07 is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,580 £.

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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 GWM ORA 07 offers marginally more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the GWM ORA 07 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM ORA 07 delivers visibly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

ORA 07

Space and Everyday Use:

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: GWM ORA 07 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is visibly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM ORA 07 offers clearly more boot space – 333 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the GWM ORA 07 carries clearly more – 350 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 07 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £36,000
ORA 07

GWM ORA 07

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 520 km
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GWM ORA 07

The GWM ORA 07 arrives as a cheeky, fashion-forward electric crossover that blends retro-modern styling with practical everyday sense, so it’s as happy in city traffic as it is turning heads on the boulevard. Inside you get a comfy, tech-rich cabin and sensible packaging without a premium sticker, making it a smart pick for buyers who want personality and value in one neat package.

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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
36,000 - 45,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 520 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,210 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 kg
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
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 408 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 680 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 300 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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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
GWM
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 07 have?

The GWM ORA 07 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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