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Lotus Emeya vs CUPRA Born comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or CUPRA Born?

Lotus Emeya vs CUPRA Born: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emeya

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

CUPRA Born is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,285 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Born is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 4.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers barely more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 50 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

Born

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 significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 326 HP. That’s roughly 592 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 CUPRA Born takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

Emeya

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Born is visibly lighter – 1,899 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 656 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers noticeably more boot space – 509 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is clearly superior 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
Lotus Emeya
CUPRA Born

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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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Lotus Emeya
CUPRA Born

Costs and Consumption

Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
426 - 461 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
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
CUPRA
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