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Lotus Emira vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Lotus Emira vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lotus Emira is clearly cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 151,984 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 Maserati MC20 Roadster offers noticeably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers markedly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 250 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 marginally lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emira offers markedly more boot space – 151 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati MC20 Roadster carries somewhat more – 256 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira 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 £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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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Maserati
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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