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Peugeot Traveller vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (34,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Traveller or Lotus Emira?

Peugeot Traveller vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Peugeot Traveller

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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Lotus Emira

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

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

Traveller

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.

Peugeot Traveller is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,746 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot Traveller uses 7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

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 significantly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 226 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 Peugeot Traveller takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers somewhat more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Traveller

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Peugeot Traveller offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is visibly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 432 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Traveller carries significantly more – 883 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 653 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira stands out in the key areas 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Peugeot Traveller
Lotus Emira

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Dimensions and Body

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Peugeot Traveller

The Peugeot Traveller is a roomy, refined people‑carrier that dresses up everyday practicality with an unexpectedly classy interior. Perfect for family getaways or executive shuttles, it pairs flexible seating and clever storage with a calm, composed ride — useful, sensible, and quietly likeable.

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Lotus Emira

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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Peugeot Traveller
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,800 - 42,200 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
183 - 188 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
8
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 883 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Lotus
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