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Toyota Hilux vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (45,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Hilux or Lotus Emira?

Toyota Hilux vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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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

Hilux

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.

Toyota Hilux is substantially cheaper – starting at 45,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,722 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lotus Emira uses 9.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Toyota Hilux with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 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 204 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers very slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Hilux

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: Toyota Hilux offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is considerably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 729 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries clearly more – 960 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 730 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira comes out modestly 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 £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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The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Morgan
26 Dec 2025, 17:54:12

It's the best thing there is since you can carry five people and you can push it into jobs that nothing or no one else can handle. By contrast a lambo is only for two people and only for joyrides — your family can't even come — it's garbage because it's useless for daily use or simple work, so toyota is better; on top of that it's cheap and effective. The lambo is insanely expensive and doesn't provide good service; it's trash — what does it have inside to make it so expensive, gold or diamonds or an engine made of banknotes? I stress that it's useless rubbish.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
257 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 264 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
715 - 960 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Toyota Hilux?

The Toyota Hilux is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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