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Renault Rafale vs Lotus Emeya - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (300 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (37500 £ vs 92600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Rafale or Lotus Emeya?

Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Lotus Emeya

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

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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.

Renault Rafale has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37500 £, while the Lotus Emeya costs 92600 £. That’s a price difference of around 55020 £.

As for range, the Lotus Emeya performs clearly better – achieving up to 580 km, about 483 km more than the Renault Rafale.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emeya has a convincingly edge – offering 918 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 618 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the Renault Rafale takes 6.40 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lotus Emeya performs noticeable better – reaching 256 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 76 km/h.

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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: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Renault Rafale is significantly lighter – 1734 kg compared to 2555 kg. The difference is around 821 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers slightly more room – 627 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1910 L, which is about 522 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, Lotus Emeya a bit takes the win – 545 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Emeya proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Emeya is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £92,600
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Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 22.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 485 - 580 km
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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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Lotus Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Reviews Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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Martin
4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Price
92600 - 138000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh
Electric Range
97 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.90 kWh
co2
14 - 109 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
Curb weight
2555 - 2650 kg
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4710 mm
Length
5139 mm
Width
1886 mm
Width
2005 mm
Height
1613 mm
Height
1459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Max trunk capacity
1388 L
Payload
415 - 444 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Lotus

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What drive types are available for the Renault Rafale?

The Renault Rafale is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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