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VW Polo vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or Lotus Emeya?

VW Polo vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

Polo

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 Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 75,304 £.

Emeya

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 Emeya offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 711 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 665 Nm more.

Polo

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,412 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers visibly more boot space – 509 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 158 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries a bit more – 545 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Polo is clearly ahead 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 £17,300
Polo

VW Polo

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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Reviews VW Polo

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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Michel
13 Jun 2026, 15:24:46

Nice, spacious car with many options available (panoramic roof and travel assist).

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Lotus Emeya

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
116 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the VW Polo?

The VW Polo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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