Lotus Emira vs Toyota GR Supra
Verdict
Both are CBU, rear-driven, manual, petrol two-seat coupes, so the choice is refreshingly mechanical. The Lotus Emira costs RM1,131,800 against the Toyota GR Supra’s RM698,000, a RM433,800 gap for 400 hp, a 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time and a lower, wider body. The Toyota answers with 500 Nm, a 4.4-second sprint, a 250 km/h listed top speed and a much bigger 290-litre boot. For Malaysia, the Supra is easier to justify; the Emira is the pricier, more singular last-ICE Lotus play.
Pick the Lotus Emira if you want the lower, wider coupe with 400 hp, a 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time and the appeal of Lotus’ final internal combustion model.
Pick the Toyota GR Supra if you want the sharper buy on paper, with RM433,800 saved, 500 Nm, a 290-litre boot and RM2,057 less road tax per year.
Key differences
- Price: Lotus Emira RM1,131,800; Toyota GR Supra RM698,000
- Engine: Lotus Emira 3,456 cc; Toyota GR Supra 2,998 cc
- Output: Lotus Emira 400 hp/420 Nm; Toyota GR Supra 383 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Lotus Emira 4.3 s; Toyota GR Supra 4.4 s
- Boot space: Lotus Emira 151 L; Toyota GR Supra 290 L
- Road tax: Lotus Emira RM4,182/year; Toyota GR Supra RM2,125/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 1,131,800 | RM 698,000✓ |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | Sports Car | Sports Car |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 3,456 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Power | 400 hp✓ | 383 hp |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s✓ | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | — | 250 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,412 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,225 mm | 1,294 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Boot space | 151 L | 290 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 52 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 4,182 | RM 2,125✓ |
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.
Emira
- 400 hp, 17 hp more than the Supra
- Quicker 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower and wider body: 1,225 mm tall, 1,895 mm wide
- Costs RM433,800 more than the Supra
- 151-litre boot is much smaller
- Airbag count is not stated here
GR Supra
- 500 Nm, 80 Nm more than the Emira
- 290-litre boot gives it the practicality win
- Lower annual road tax at RM2,125
- Slightly slower 4.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- 17 hp down on the Emira
- Shorter 2,470 mm wheelbase than the Emira’s 2,575 mm
Emira vs GR Supra FAQ
Is the Lotus Emira or Toyota GR Supra better?
The Toyota GR Supra is the better buy on paper: it costs RM433,800 less, has 500 Nm, a 290-litre boot and lower road tax. Pick the Lotus Emira for the slightly quicker 4.3-second sprint and 400 hp.
What is the price difference?
The Lotus Emira costs RM1,131,800 and the Toyota GR Supra costs RM698,000, so the Emira is RM433,800 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Lotus Emira is fractionally quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds versus 4.4 seconds for the Toyota GR Supra. The gap is just 0.1 seconds.