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Lotus Emira vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Kia Picanto?

Lotus Emira vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Picanto

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly 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:

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 Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 68,494 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Picanto

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 considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 338 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 10.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 384 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 Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is noticeably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers significantly more boot space – 255 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries clearly more – 332 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto stands well ahead of its rival 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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Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 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 Picanto

Kia Picanto is a cheeky city hatch that squeezes surprising style, practicality and a smile-inducing drive into a pocket-friendly package. It’s ideal for urban buyers who want fuss-free running, effortless parking and a car that punches above its class without pretending to be anything it’s not.

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Lotus Emira
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
126 - 134 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
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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