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Lotus Emeya vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (92,600 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emeya or Kia Ceed?

Lotus Emeya vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Ceed

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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:

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.

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 69,085 £.

Ceed

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 significantly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 778 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 732 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, Kia Ceed is considerably lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,257 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya holds a decisive 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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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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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Jesús
20 May 2026, 12:34:47

Because I have one with 500,000 km with no problems, and because it has a timing chain.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 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
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
137 - 146 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
-
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
509 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,139 mm
Length
-
Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 545 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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