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Toyota RAV4 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota RAV4 or Lotus Emira?

Toyota RAV4 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Toyota RAV4

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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

RAV4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota RAV4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,437 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota RAV4 uses 1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 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 markedly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 306 HP. That’s roughly 100 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 Toyota RAV4 takes 6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emira is markedly faster – reaching 291 km/h, while the Toyota RAV4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 111 km/h.

RAV4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota RAV4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is moderately lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota RAV4 offers clearly more boot space – 580 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 429 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota RAV4 carries clearly more – 600 kg compared to 290 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota RAV4 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.

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RAV4

Toyota RAV4

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 75 km
Toyota RAV4
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

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Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a pragmatic, family-friendly SUV that pairs impressively low running costs in hybrid form with a relaxed, motorway-friendly ride and a generous rear seat and boot that make everyday life easy. Its cabin leans toward practicality rather than polish—expect plenty of hard plastics and a tidy infotainment system that’s quick to respond but buries some climate functions in a touchscreen and can nag with drive‑recorder popups, so buyers wanting a premium feel or sporty dynamics should look elsewhere.

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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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Toyota RAV4
Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 55,700 £
Price
83,600 - 106,000 £
Consumption L/100km
1 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 - 128 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
520 - 580 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,895 - 1,896 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Height
1,235 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,604 - 1,690 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
390 - 600 kg
Payload
213 - 290 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, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
290 - 291 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Lotus
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