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Land Rover Discovery vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (350 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (67,400 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Land Rover Discovery or Lotus Emira?

Land Rover Discovery vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Land Rover Discovery

  • markedly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • somewhat more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Discovery

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.

Land Rover Discovery is markedly cheaper – starting at 67,400 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 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 somewhat more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 56 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 Land Rover Discovery takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

Discovery

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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is considerably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 870 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more boot space – 986 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 835 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries substantially more – 803 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 573 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery holds a decisive overall lead 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
221 - 223 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,073 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
689 - 803 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
249 - 350 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Land Rover
Brand
Lotus
Is the Land Rover Discovery offered with different drivetrains?

The Land Rover Discovery is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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