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Lotus Emira vs Denza D9 comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 353 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Denza D9?

Lotus Emira vs Denza D9: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • a bit more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Denza D9

  • slightly cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emira

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Denza D9 is slightly cheaper – starting at 72,900 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,714 £.

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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 Emira offers a bit more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 353 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Denza D9 takes 8.6 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Denza D9 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

Looking at boot space, the Denza D9 offers substantially more boot space – 430 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 279 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Denza D9

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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
210 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
MPV
Seats
2
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
353 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
260 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,500 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Denza
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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