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VW ID.5 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Lotus Emira?

VW ID.5 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
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Lotus Emira

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

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

ID.5

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 ID.5 is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,406 £.

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 299 HP. That’s roughly 107 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 VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers somewhat more torque with 545 Nm compared to 480 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

ID.5

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: VW ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 530 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries considerably more – 552 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 322 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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VW ID.5

VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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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
37,200 - 49,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
529 - 552 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
VW
Brand
Lotus
Is the VW ID.5 offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID.5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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