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Hyundai Staria vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Lotus Eletre?

Hyundai Staria vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Staria

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.

Hyundai Staria is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,277 £.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 693 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 Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 618 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Staria is somewhat lighter – 2,275 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers a bit more boot space – 831 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries markedly more – 775 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £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
Hyundai Staria
Lotus Eletre

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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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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Hyundai Staria
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 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
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
225 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
367 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lotus
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