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Suzuki Vitara vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Suzuki Vitara or Lotus Emira?

Suzuki Vitara vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Vitara

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Suzuki Vitara is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Vitara uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Emira

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 Emira offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 222 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 Suzuki Vitara takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 307 Nm. That’s about 173 Nm more.

Vitara

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: Suzuki Vitara offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is noticeably lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Vitara offers significantly more boot space – 375 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Vitara carries considerably more – 425 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara is decisively ahead 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 £23,600
Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 344 - 426 km
Suzuki Vitara
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.

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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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Suzuki Vitara
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 137 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
395 - 425 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Suzuki
Brand
Lotus
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