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SsangYong Musso vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (202 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (28,700 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Musso or Lotus Emira?

SsangYong Musso vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

SsangYong Musso

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

SsangYong Musso is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SsangYong Musso uses 8.4 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 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 202 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers slightly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

Emira

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.

Seats: SsangYong Musso offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is noticeably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 524 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries clearly more – 1,010 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 780 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Musso 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.

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SsangYong Musso

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
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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 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
28,700 - 42,700 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
221 - 245 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
202 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
400 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
149 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the SsangYong Musso?

The SsangYong Musso is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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