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Hyundai Tucson vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Lotus Emeya?

Hyundai Tucson vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly 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

Tucson

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 Tucson is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,665 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 510 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

Emeya

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 Emeya offers significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 630 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Hyundai Tucson takes 7.5 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 379 Nm. That’s about 606 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Tucson is significantly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,013 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers moderately more boot space – 620 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 545 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
Hyundai Tucson
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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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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Hyundai Tucson
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Lotus
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