Compare performance (225 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Lotus Emira?
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 Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,143 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Staria uses 7.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 113 Nm more.
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: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is significantly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 754 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers considerably more boot space – 831 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 680 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries significantly more – 775 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 545 kg.
The Lotus Emira has the upper hand 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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
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Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
172 g/km
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Coupe
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Seats
7 - 9
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
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Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
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Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
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Trunk capacity
151 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,997 mm
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Width
1,895 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
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Payload
213 - 230 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
225 HP
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Power HP
365 - 406 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
367 Nm
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
165 kW
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Power kW
268 - 298 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Lotus
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