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Lotus Emira vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 242,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Lotus Emira vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Emira

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.

Lotus Emira is significantly cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 242,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 159,159 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari 296 Coupe uses 7.4 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 424 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is slightly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Lotus Emira tops out at 291 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers visibly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is barely lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,470 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emira offers considerably more boot space – 151 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 151 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ferrari 296 Coupe carries markedly more – 482 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 192 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira sits just 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.

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
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Price
242,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
58 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,470 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,413 mm
Length
4,565 mm
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,235 mm
Height
1,187 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 290 kg
Payload
482 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Max Speed
330 km/h
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
610 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Ferrari
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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