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Honda Jazz vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (22,200 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Jazz or Lotus Emeya?

Honda Jazz vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Honda Jazz

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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.

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

Jazz

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Honda Jazz is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,362 £.

Emeya

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 Emeya offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 796 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Honda Jazz takes 9.4 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 732 Nm more.

Jazz

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Jazz is clearly lighter – 1,302 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,253 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers substantially more boot space – 509 L compared to 304 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 388 kg. That’s a difference of about 157 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is decisively ahead 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz is a supremely practical small hatch that hides clever packaging and more usable space than it lets on, with friendly styling and an unfussy charm. It’s economical to run, easy to park and perfect for buyers who want reliable, versatile daily motoring without the hassle.

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Reviews Honda Jazz

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Overall, owners tend to describe the Honda Jazz as a versatile, practical and reliable small car with excellent interior space for its size and strong fuel economy. Many praise its habitability even for tall passengers, its smooth hybrid character and city-friendly compact dimensions, while some owners mention the boot can feel just adequate and report occasional noise from brakes and suspension in low‑speed maneuvers and a louder engine under hard acceleration. These comments are concise but broadly consistent, outlining clear strengths and a few recurring annoyances to bear in mind.
Janusz
27 Aug 2026, 20:33:39

It seems to me that the Jazz hybrid works with more refinement than the Yaris hybrid.

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Dirk
5 Jul 2026, 21:11:02

The Honda and Kia are both fine, but in the old city where we live the shorter length makes a difference when finding a parking space. Also, the Honda's technology without a CVT is more advanced. The Honda is cheaper in road tax.

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Stéphane
5 Jun 2026, 20:30:17

The Honda has been facelifted just like the Toyota; in terms of powertrains the 1.5 VTEC four-cylinder in the Honda is flawless, versus a more recent 1.5 three-cylinder in the Toyota that looks promising, but in terms of dealerships there are more for Toyota...

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Moi
4 Dec 2025, 01:18:08

The little-known Japanese: versatile and very roomy, in the tradition of the old MPVs sacrificed on the altar of stupid SUVs.
And when it comes to the competition, there’s no contest between a reliable Honda powertrain that really consumes what it promises — even less at times — and a pure all-show PSA unit that drinks far more fuel than advertised.

Adriano
23 Oct 2025, 16:52:57

Fast, dynamic, very versatile. Boot just adequate but interior space excellent, even for people taller than 1.90 m. Fairly quiet and quite frugal on fuel. Sturdy and very reliable. Downsides: brakes and suspension noisy during manoeuvres, engine effective but noisy under acceleration. If driven with a bit of care, it's not hard to reach 30 km/l in town.

Lotus Emeya

The 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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Reviews Lotus Emeya

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,200 - 25,900 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
102 - 108 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,302 - 1,321 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
304 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,694 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
369 - 388 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.4 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
253 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 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
What drive types are available for the Honda Jazz?

The Honda Jazz is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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