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VW Transporter Transporter vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Lotus Eletre?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,190 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW Transporter Transporter is only slightly more efficient: consuming 21.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 239 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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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 Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 632 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is clearly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 570 Nm more.

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 Transporter Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 693 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 774 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre holds a decisive overall lead 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Lotus
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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