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Lotus Emira vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Kia K4?

Lotus Emira vs Kia K4: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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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

Emira

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia K4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia K4 uses 5.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

K4

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 Emira offers significantly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 226 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 Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

Emira

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.

Seats: Kia K4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia K4 is barely lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers significantly more boot space – 604 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 453 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia K4 carries considerably more – 455 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia K4 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 £24,800
K4

Kia K4

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.8 - 7.2 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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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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20 May 2026, 08:04:45

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Joz
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Lotus Emira
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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