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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Lotus Emira?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • substantially 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

Trafic Transporter

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 Trafic Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,474 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is markedly 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 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 Emira offers considerably 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 Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is markedly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 327 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries significantly more – 1,222 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 992 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira is barely 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 Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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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
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 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
1,956 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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