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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Lotus Emira?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more trunk space

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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,723 £.

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 Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 398 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 440 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 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,455 kg. The difference is around 897 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emira offers clearly more boot space – 151 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emira carries substantially more – 290 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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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
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Height
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Height
1,235 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
142 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
6 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
Vauxhall
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Rocks Electric have?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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