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Nissan Ariya vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Lotus Emira?

Nissan Ariya vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan Ariya is substantially cheaper – starting at 54,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,723 £.

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 Nissan Ariya offers only slightly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers a bit more torque with 600 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Ariya

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Nissan Ariya offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is significantly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 756 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers substantially more boot space – 415 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Ariya carries markedly more – 363 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 133 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya is far ahead 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.

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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 417 km
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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
363 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lotus
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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