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Toyota Prius vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Lotus Eletre?

Toyota Prius vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Prius is considerably cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,285 £.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 484 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Eletre

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 Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 695 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 88 km/h.

Prius

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is clearly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 945 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 404 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries visibly more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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Toyota Prius

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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