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Lotus Eletre vs Fiat Qubo comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Fiat Qubo?

Lotus Eletre vs Fiat Qubo: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Qubo

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Eletre

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.

Fiat Qubo is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 64,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat Qubo is clearly more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 230 km more than the Fiat Qubo.

Qubo

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 Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 782 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Fiat Qubo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 685 Nm more.

Eletre

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: Fiat Qubo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Qubo is clearly lighter – 1,401 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,164 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Qubo offers significantly more boot space – 1,900 L compared to 688 L. That’s a difference of about 1,212 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Qubo carries visibly more – 770 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is narrowly 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Lotus Eletre
Fiat Qubo

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Fiat Qubo

The Fiat Qubo is a compact, boxy people carrier that makes daily chores feel less like a battle, with a surprisingly roomy interior and clever sliding doors that make loading kids or shopping embarrassingly simple. It’s not trying to be a sports car — instead it’s a sensible, easy-to-park city partner that rewards practicality with low running costs and a cheery Italian twinkle.

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Lotus Eletre
Fiat Qubo

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
340 km
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
-
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
624 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 12.4 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Fiat
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