Car comparison

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0vsLotus Evora 400 3.5 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lotus Emira

420 Sport 2.0

421 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCoupe2026-present
VS

Lotus Evora 400

3.5 V6

406 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    630 km
    392 mi
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEmira420 Sport 2.0LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
421hp314kW
406hp303kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,455kg3,208lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,745kg3,847lb
-
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
To 99% top speed
66.3s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
289hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
630km392mi
Calculated
619km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Length
4,413mm174in
4,394mm173in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,230mm48in
1,229mm48in
Wheelbase
2,570mm101in
2,575mm101in
Front track
1,624mm64in
1,564mm62in
Rear track
1,610mm63in
1,575mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
151L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
58L
60L
CO2 emissions-
225g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.06,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,200 rpm
LotusEvora 4003.5 V67,000 rpm3,500-6,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEmira420 Sport 2.0LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
12.6 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
421 hp
314 kW
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
406 hp
303 kW

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 has 15 hp more than Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 and Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
1,415 kg
3,120 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
300 km/h
186 mph
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
300 km/h
186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.03.9 s
LotusEvora 4003.5 V64.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 and Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 and Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
630 km
392 mi
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
619 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
421 hp
314 kW
3.9 s
300 km/h
186 mph
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
406 hp
303 kW
4.2 s
300 km/h
186 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,394 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusEmira420 Sport 2.0
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEmira420 Sport 2.0LotusEvora 4003.5 V6
Power
421 hp
314 kW
406 hp
303 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.2 s
Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
300 km/h
186 mph
Lightness
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
151 L
5.3 cu ft
Length
4,413 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,394 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,229 mm
48.4 in
Range score
630 km
392 mi
619 km
384 mi
CO2 score
-
225 g/km
Trunk score
151 L
5.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
289 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Emira 420 Sport 2.0

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6

  • Is 40 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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