Car Buyer's Guide

Lotus Emeya vs Lotus Emira

Lotus Emeya

Lotus Emeya

Lotus Emira

Lotus Emira

Verdict

The Emeya has a 70% bigger boot, the Emeya is about 59% cheaper, while the Emeya is 34% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 459,000RM 1,131,800
Body typeSedanCoupe
SegmentGrand TourerSports Car
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech24-valve DOHC, supercharged (Roots) with variable valve timing
Capacity3,456 cc
Horsepower400 hp
Torque420 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementV
Timing TypeChain
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore94 mm
Compression Ratio10
Number of Motors2
Motor Horsepower603 hp
Motor Torque710 Nm
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Battery Capacity102 kWh
EV Range610 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2
Charging Rate (AC)22 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCS
Charging Rate (DC)420 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticManual
Transmission NameSix-speed Manual
Gears6
Transmission ManufacturerAisin
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h4.15 seconds4.3 seconds
Top Speed250 km/h
Dimensions
Length5,139 mm4,412 mm
Width2,241 mm1,895 mm
Height1,459 mm1,225 mm
Wheelbase3,069 mm2,575 mm
Weight1,405 kg
Doors42
Seats52
Boot Space509 litres151 litres
Front Tyre255/45R20245/35R20
Rear Tyre285/40R20295/30R20
Factory TyresPirelli P-ZeroGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)United Kingdom (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionMulti-link with Air SuspensionDouble Wishbones
Rear SuspensionMulti-link with Air SuspensionDouble Wishbones
Front Wheels20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys20" Alloys
Rear Wheels20" 5-spoke Aero Grey Alloys20" Alloys
Front BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
Rear BrakesVentilated DiscsVentilated Discs
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Chassis NotesContinuous Dampening Control with Air SuspensionTouring or Sports Suspensions Available
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags, Front Center Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Child Safety LockElectronic for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point2 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on two rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionWarning Only
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsProjector LED with Dynamic IndicatorsProjector LED
TaillampsFull LED with Dynamic IndicatorsFull LED with Dynamic Indicators
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front SeatsPower Adjustable Front Seats
Rear SeatsFixed
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets2 USB-A, 1 USB-C
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front
Audio15.1" Touchscreen with Lotus Hyper OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 15-speaker KEF Reference Audio10.25" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android, KEF Reference Audio
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Automatic with Anti-pinchAutomatic Front Windows
Engine StartKeyless Operation (Depress Brake Pedal)Keyless Push Button Start
LocksKeyless EntryKeyless Entry
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment
Boot OperationRemote Control Activation with Contactless Boot OpeningRemote Control Activated
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with Surround ViewYes
Auto ParkingNo
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Power DoorNoNo
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience NotesTyre puncture repair kit
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 1,440RM 4,182

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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