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Polestar 2 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 2 or Lotus Emira?

Polestar 2 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Polestar 2

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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Polestar 2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,580 £.

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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 Polestar 2 offers moderately more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Polestar 2 takes 4.2 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emira is visibly faster – reaching 291 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 86 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers markedly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

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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: Polestar 2 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is markedly lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers significantly more boot space – 405 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries visibly more – 421 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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.

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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,606 mm
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Height
1,235 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 421 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
205 km/h
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Polestar
Brand
Lotus
Is the Polestar 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Polestar 2 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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