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Isuzu D-Max vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Isuzu D-Max or Lotus Emira?

Isuzu D-Max vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Isuzu D-Max

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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

D-Max

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Isuzu D-Max is considerably cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,294 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Isuzu D-Max uses 8.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Emira

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 Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 243 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Isuzu D-Max takes 12.6 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers markedly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

D-Max

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Isuzu D-Max offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,905 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Isuzu D-Max carries substantially more – 1,095 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 865 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira 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.

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Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Isuzu D-Max

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Luis Estrada
26 Dec 2025, 04:05:50

Robustness, reliability, durability, cornering stability

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Lotus Emira

The 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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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 50,100 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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
228 - 235 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,905 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
990 - 1,095 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
360 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,898 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Isuzu D-Max have?

The Isuzu D-Max is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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