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Subaru BRZ vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Lotus Eletre?

Subaru BRZ vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

BRZ

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.

Subaru BRZ is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,714 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 683 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 Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is moderately faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Subaru BRZ tops out at 226 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 735 Nm more.

BRZ

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: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is significantly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 451 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Lotus
Is the Subaru BRZ offered with different drivetrains?

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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