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SsangYong Musso vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (28,700 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Musso or Lotus Eletre?

SsangYong Musso vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

SsangYong Musso

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Eletre

Costs and Efficiency:

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

SsangYong Musso is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,000 £.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 716 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is clearly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the SsangYong Musso tops out at 187 km/h. The difference is around 78 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.

Eletre

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Musso is visibly lighter – 2,045 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 520 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries clearly more – 1,010 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 525 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 Musso
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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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 Musso
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
221 - 245 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Lotus
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