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Kia Sportage vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Lotus Emira?

Kia Sportage vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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

Sportage

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.

Kia Sportage is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

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 Lotus Emira offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers noticeably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Sportage

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: Kia Sportage offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers significantly more boot space – 587 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 436 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries clearly more – 580 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Sportage 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 £29,100
Sportage

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 66 km
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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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Reviews Kia Sportage

5 (3 Reviews)
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EM
24 Apr 2026, 11:56:00

Low fuel consumption, spacious, responsive acceleration, quiet

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Peter
3 Jan 2026, 23:20:52

I drove the Toyota RAV4 and the Kia Sportage on business — the Kia’s engine and automatic gearbox are much better. It doesn’t jerk or scream, and the shifts are smooth. Comfort in both cars is very similar.

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Lello
14 Nov 2025, 09:58:29

Perfect car in every way, good trim, excellent fuel economy and reliability, price competitive with brands that have been established for longer...

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 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
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, 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
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Kia Sportage have?

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

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