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VW Transporter Transporter vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or Lotus Emeya?

VW Transporter Transporter vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Emeya

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  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially 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

Transporter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Transporter Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,047 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lotus Emeya is slightly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers substantially more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 249 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 Emeya offers clearly 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 Emeya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is significantly faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 106 km/h.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 683 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries substantially more – 1,259 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 714 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya is far 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
92,600 - 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
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
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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