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VW Amarok vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Amarok or Lotus Emira?

VW Amarok vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

VW Amarok

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
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Lotus Emira

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Amarok

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Amarok is significantly cheaper – starting at 43,200 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,334 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Amarok uses 8.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Emira

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 Emira offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 240 HP. That’s roughly 166 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 VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers a bit more torque with 600 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Amarok

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is considerably lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 741 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries considerably more – 983 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 753 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira holds a slight edge 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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 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
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
226 - 270 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
5,350 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
883 - 983 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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