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Subaru BRZ vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Lotus Emeya?

Subaru BRZ vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru BRZ is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,571 £.

Emeya

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 Emeya offers considerably 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 Emeya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is a bit faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Subaru BRZ tops out at 226 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

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

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is considerably lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers significantly more boot space – 509 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 272 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 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
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 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
-

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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