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Jeep Wrangler vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Wrangler or Lotus Emira?

Jeep Wrangler vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Jeep Wrangler

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wrangler

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.

Jeep Wrangler is visibly cheaper – starting at 60,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 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 noticeably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 134 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 Wrangler takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers a bit more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Wrangler

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 Wrangler offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is visibly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 417 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Wrangler offers significantly more boot space – 533 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 382 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Wrangler carries clearly more – 556 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 326 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira stands well ahead of its rival 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 £83,600
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
Jeep Wrangler
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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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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Jeep Wrangler
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
250 - 269 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
546 - 556 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
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
272 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Lotus
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