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Omoda 5 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (224 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Omoda 5 or Lotus Emeya?

Omoda 5 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Omoda 5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Omoda 5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,791 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Omoda 5 is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 150 km more than the Omoda 5.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 224 HP. That’s roughly 694 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Omoda 5 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 340 Nm. That’s about 645 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Omoda 5 is significantly lighter – 1,621 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 934 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more boot space – 509 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 159 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries very slightly more – 545 kg compared to 536 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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.

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Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Reviews Omoda 5

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Pablo
8 May 2026, 07:59:00

Fantastic. It would be great to have a bit more battery capacity and a higher DC charging speed.

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maurizio
22 Nov 2025, 17:34:12

Depending on your needs: better for safety, comfort, boot space, trim and performance — downside: higher fuel consumption.

Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Omoda 5
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 31,600 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
430 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,621 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
300 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,824 - 1,830 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
431 - 536 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 224 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
295 - 340 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 165 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Omoda
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Omoda 5?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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