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Toyota C-HR vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota C-HR or Lotus Emira?

Toyota C-HR vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Toyota C-HR

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • significantly more power
  • substantially 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

C-HR

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota C-HR is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota C-HR uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 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 significantly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota C-HR takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

C-HR

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: Toyota C-HR offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota C-HR is marginally lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota C-HR offers clearly more boot space – 447 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 296 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota C-HR carries significantly more – 425 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota C-HR stands well ahead of its rival 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 £29,100
C-HR

Toyota C-HR

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 66 km
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Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR is a bold, coupe-styled crossover that grabs attention with angular lines and a modern interior design. It’s aimed at comfortable urban driving and sensible efficiency, offering practical features and distinctive looks rather than rugged off-road ability.

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Reviews Toyota C-HR

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Jan
16 May 2026, 20:51:01

Great driving comfort, admittedly short trips, but above all a cool impression.

Rav is for wimps.

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Sam baba
25 Apr 2026, 21:54:02

Reliability and no maintenance costs, plus a futuristic design.

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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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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 42,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 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
66 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
52 - 116 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
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,505 - 1,755 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
350 - 447 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,832 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 - 425 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 223 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
103 - 164 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Toyota C-HR have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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