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Subaru Crosstrek vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (29,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Crosstrek or Lotus Emira?

Subaru Crosstrek vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Crosstrek

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,751 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Crosstrek uses 7.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 270 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers significantly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm more.

Crosstrek

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Crosstrek offers considerably more boot space – 315 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 164 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries substantially more – 505 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira stands out in the key areas 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 £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Subaru Crosstrek

The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
174 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,495 mm
Length
-
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 505 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
198 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Subaru Crosstrek?

The Subaru Crosstrek is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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