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Lotus Emira vs Polestar 5 comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 884 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 101,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Polestar 5?

Lotus Emira vs Polestar 5: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Polestar 5

  • significantly more power
  • visibly 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:

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Polestar 5 costs 101,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,086 £.

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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 Polestar 5 offers significantly more power – delivering 884 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 478 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 5 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 5 delivers substantially more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 535 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: Polestar 5 offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,462 kg. The difference is around 941 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 5 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 £101,700
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Polestar 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 748 - 884 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 565 - 670 km
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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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Polestar 5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
101,700 - 121,400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.6 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
565 - 670 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
2,462 - 2,465 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,895 mm
Width
2,015 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
748 - 884 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
812 - 1,015 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
550 - 650 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Polestar
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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