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Lotus Emira vs Tesla Model S comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 1,020 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 94,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Tesla Model S?

Lotus Emira vs Tesla Model S: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Tesla Model S

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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.

Lotus Emira is a bit cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Tesla Model S costs 94,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,706 £.

Model S

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 Tesla Model S offers significantly more power – delivering 1,020 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 614 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model S is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Lotus Emira takes 4 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Tesla Model S offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is markedly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,092 kg. The difference is around 571 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model S offers substantially more boot space – 799 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 648 L.

When it comes to payload, the Tesla Model S carries substantially more – 442 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model S 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 £94,300
Model S

Tesla Model S

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 670 - 1,020 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 611 - 744 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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Tesla Model S

The Tesla Model S glides like a luxury sedan from the future, delivering instant shove and serene highway composure that make it feel equally at home on a rush-hour commute or a long-distance cruise. Inside, its minimalist cabin and gadget-forward interface turn every drive into a tech demo, making it as much a statement piece as a practical choice — and one that still manages to feel a little bit magical.

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jp Breugem
16 Dec 2025, 09:38:32

Reliable — now with nearly 400,000 km on the Model S, I’ve experienced few to no problems. Still using free Supercharging, it delivers a dependable, luxurious driving experience. Average consumption about 16 kWh/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Price
94,300 - 102,800 £
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
16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
611 - 744 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
208 - 245 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
2,092 - 2,197 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
799 L
Length
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Length
5,021 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,828 L
Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
432 - 442 kg

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
670 - 1,020 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 - 3.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
240 - 322 km/h
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
493 - 750 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
Tesla
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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