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SsangYong Korando vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or Lotus Eletre?

SsangYong Korando vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Korando

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SsangYong Korando is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 58,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is markedly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 231 km more than the SsangYong Korando.

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 substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 728 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the SsangYong Korando tops out at 191 km/h. The difference is around 74 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 625 Nm more.

Korando

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is considerably lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,048 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more boot space – 688 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 284 L more than the SsangYong Korando.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is clearly superior overall 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
SsangYong Korando
Lotus Eletre

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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SsangYong Korando
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Lotus
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