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Kia EV9 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Lotus Emira?

Kia EV9 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV9 is clearly cheaper – starting at 54,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,980 £.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

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 Kia EV9 offers noticeably more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers markedly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is substantially lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 871 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV9 offers significantly more boot space – 333 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 182 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries substantially more – 615 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 385 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 is far ahead 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 £54,600
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 443 - 563 km
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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
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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