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Lotus Emeya vs Audi Q2 comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 24,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Audi Q2?

Lotus Emeya vs Audi Q2: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi Q2

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi Q2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,900 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,705 £.

Q2

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 considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 618 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Audi Q2 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 585 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q2 is considerably lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers markedly more boot space – 509 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya shows a few small advantages 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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ive really enjoyed my 2 audi q2s and still looking for a match .

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
24,900 - 43,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 8.1 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
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
127 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 405 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,794 - 1,802 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
450 - 510 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
116 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
85 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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