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Renault Master Transporter vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Lotus Emira?

Renault Master Transporter vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Lotus Emira

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

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

Master Transporter

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.

Renault Master Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,924 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Emira

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 Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 236 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 Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 9.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers visibly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: Renault Master Transporter offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 607 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,846 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,616 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira 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 £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
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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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