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Renault Master Bus vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (36,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Bus or Lotus Eletre?

Renault Master Bus vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Renault Master Bus

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • significantly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Master Bus is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,118 £.

Eletre

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

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is clearly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Renault Master Bus tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

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

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: Renault Master Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Bus is somewhat lighter – 2,189 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 376 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Master Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,840 L, about 3,308 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Bus carries significantly more – 1,254 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 769 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre shows a few small advantages 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,600 - 43,200 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
227 - 280 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
105 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,361 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
5,075 - 5,575 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
2,070 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
2,290 - 2,486 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,840 - 4,840 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
939 - 1,254 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
135 - 180 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
360 - 400 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
99 - 132 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,299 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Renault Master Bus have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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