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Lotus Emira vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Morgan Plus Four?

Lotus Emira vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • noticeably more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Morgan Plus Four

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Morgan Plus Four is noticeably cheaper – starting at 65,900 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Morgan Plus Four uses 7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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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 noticeably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Morgan Plus Four takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers a bit more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is clearly lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 512 kg.

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

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
-

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, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Morgan
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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