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Lotus Emeya vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 53,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Audi A6 e-tron Sportback?

Lotus Emeya vs Audi A6 e-tron Sportback: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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  • noticeably more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Audi A6 e-tron Sportback

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • somewhat 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

Emeya

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.

Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is considerably cheaper – starting at 53,800 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,734 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback is markedly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback offers visibly more range – reaching up to 754 km, about 174 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

A6 e-tron Sportback

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 Emeya offers noticeably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 551 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is barely faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback tops out at 240 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers slightly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 855 Nm. That’s about 130 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 A6 e-tron Sportback is somewhat lighter – 2,175 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers only slightly more boot space – 509 L compared to 502 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Emeya offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,388 L, about 58 L more than the Audi A6 e-tron Sportback.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries only slightly more – 545 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya sits just 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 £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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Mark
9 May 2026, 14:15:42

Audi much better quality than Tesla

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7 May 2026, 12:09:31

Wonderful car very confortable and smooth driving

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
53,800 - 98,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
572 - 754 km
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
75.8 - 94.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
502 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
4,928 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,465 - 1,487 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
1,330 L
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
470 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
326 - 551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 240 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
435 - 855 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
240 - 405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Audi
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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