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MG MG4 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (30,500 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 or Lotus Emira?

MG MG4 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

MG MG4

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper

Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MG4

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.

MG MG4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,500 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,023 £.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the MG MG4 takes 7.1 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

MG4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MG MG4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is a bit lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,635 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 carries clearly more – 449 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 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 £30,500
MG4

MG MG4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.4 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 450 km
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Angio
12 Jan 2026, 12:26:30

Superb

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23 Oct 2025, 20:41:36

I tried it today and found the car genuinely pleasant and comfortable to drive.

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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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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,500 - 36,500 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.4 - 17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
330 - 450 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,836 mm
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Height
-
Height
1,235 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
389 - 449 kg
Payload
213 - 290 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 204 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 - 150 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
Lotus
Is the MG MG4 offered with different drivetrains?

The MG MG4 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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