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Toyota Prius vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Lotus Emira?

Toyota Prius vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • clearly 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

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Prius is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,151 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.7 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 223 HP. That’s roughly 183 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 Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Prius

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 Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Prius offers clearly more boot space – 284 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Prius carries visibly more – 375 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 145 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is clearly superior overall 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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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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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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