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Vauxhall Vivaro vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or Lotus Eletre?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vivaro

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.

Vauxhall Vivaro is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,504 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lotus Eletre is barely more efficient: consuming 22.5 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 220 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 738 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 585 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Vivaro is considerably lighter – 1,722 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 843 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries clearly more – 1,226 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 741 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is decisively ahead 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Lotus
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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