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Volvo S60 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (42,500 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S60 or Lotus Emira?

Volvo S60 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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

S60

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo S60 is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 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 Volvo S60 offers moderately more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 406 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 229 Nm more.

S60

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is somewhat lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers clearly more boot space – 427 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 276 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries significantly more – 475 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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 £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
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Volvo S60

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Maynor
27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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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
42,500 - 65,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 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
94 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
16 - 161 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,778 mm
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
461 - 475 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S60 have?

The Volvo S60 is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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