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Lotus Emeya vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 650 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 39,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Hyundai IONIQ 6?

Lotus Emeya vs Hyundai IONIQ 6: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

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  • clearly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly lighter

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.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,520 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 100 km more than the Lotus Emeya.

IONIQ 6

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 650 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 takes 3.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers markedly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 215 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, Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 663 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers visibly more boot space – 509 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is far 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.

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IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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Lotus Emeya
Hyundai IONIQ 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
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
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Electric Range
469 - 680 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
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
401 L
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
386 - 438 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Lotus Emeya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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