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Honda Civic vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Lotus Eletre?

Honda Civic vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Civic

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Honda Civic is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,220 £.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 734 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 670 Nm more.

Civic

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is substantially lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,048 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries somewhat more – 485 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Honda Civic
Lotus Eletre

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Honda Civic
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Honda
Brand
Lotus
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