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Lotus Emeya vs Audi A1 comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 20,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Audi A1?

Lotus Emeya vs Audi A1: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Audi A1

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

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.

Audi A1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,000 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 72,591 £.

A1

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 Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 711 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A1 takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 665 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A1 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers noticeably more boot space – 509 L compared to 335 L. That’s a difference of about 174 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya holds a narrow 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
20,000 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
118 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
335 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,740 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
410 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
95 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
175 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
70 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Audi
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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