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Lexus RZ vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (408 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (48,900 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RZ or Lotus Emira?

Lexus RZ vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Lexus RZ

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
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Lotus Emira

  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Lexus RZ is considerably cheaper – starting at 48,900 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,629 £.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RZ offers marginally more power – delivering 408 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Lexus RZ takes 4.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RZ delivers slightly more torque with 538 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 58 Nm more.

RZ

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lexus RZ offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,995 kg. The difference is around 474 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RZ carries substantially more – 540 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RZ 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 £48,900
RZ

Lexus RZ

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 227 - 408 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 457 - 559 km
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Lexus RZ

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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
48,900 - 67,500 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
457 - 559 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
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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
-
Curb weight
1,995 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 540 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
227 - 408 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
269 - 538 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
167 - 300 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
Lexus
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Lexus RZ?

The Lexus RZ is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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