VS

Jeep Renegade vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Renegade or Lotus Emira?

Jeep Renegade vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Jeep Renegade

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
details

Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
details

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Renegade

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Jeep Renegade is significantly cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,914 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Renegade uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7.1 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 clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 166 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Jeep Renegade takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers considerably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 240 Nm more.

Renegade

Space and Everyday Use:

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: Jeep Renegade offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Jeep Renegade is barely lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 101 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Renegade offers clearly more boot space – 351 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Renegade carries clearly more – 570 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 340 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Renegade is clearly superior overall 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 £26,700
Renegade

Jeep Renegade

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 36 km
Jeep Renegade
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

details

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.

details
Jeep Renegade
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,236 mm
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Lotus
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.