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Lotus Emira vs Toyota C-HR+ comparison

Compare performance (406 HP vs 343 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Emira or Toyota C-HR+?

Lotus Emira vs Toyota C-HR+: Key differences

Lotus Emira

  • moderately more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Toyota C-HR+

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably 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:

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.

Toyota C-HR+ is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,580 £.

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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 Lotus Emira offers moderately more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 343 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota C-HR+ takes 5.2 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers noticeably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 338 Nm. That’s about 142 Nm more.

Emira

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota C-HR+ offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is moderately lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 289 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota C-HR+ offers considerably more boot space – 416 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota C-HR+ carries considerably more – 655 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 425 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota C-HR+ 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.

from £36,000
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Toyota C-HR+

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 167 - 343 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 458 - 607 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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Toyota C-HR+

The Toyota C-HR+ mixes sharp, coupe-like styling with comfortable, surprisingly practical packaging, making a bold statement around town and on the weekend run. It’s aimed at drivers who value standout looks and fuss-free ownership over sports-car thrills, so if you want personality and reliability in one tidy package, book a test drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Price
36,000 - 46,300 £
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
13.4 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
458 - 607 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
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
151 L
Trunk capacity
416 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,895 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
213 - 230 kg
Payload
550 - 655 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Power HP
167 - 343 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Torque
268 - 338 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Power kW
123 - 252 kW
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

The Lotus Emira is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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