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VW Arteon vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (320 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (43,300 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Arteon or Lotus Emira?

VW Arteon vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

VW Arteon

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

  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Arteon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Arteon is clearly cheaper – starting at 43,300 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,290 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 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 visibly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Arteon takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers moderately more torque with 480 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Arteon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is marginally lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers clearly more boot space – 590 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 439 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries considerably more – 569 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 339 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon stands well ahead of its rival 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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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
43,300 - 60,800 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 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
133 - 195 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
590 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,866 mm
Length
-
Width
1,871 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
467 - 569 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the VW Arteon have?

The VW Arteon is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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