The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Elise (10 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 1.8 (09 - 12)
€ 40,900
€ 22,100
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Lotus Elise is 7.7 inches shorter and 5 inches lower.
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 1.8
44
67.7
75.6
49
67.7
75.8
67.7 in
Width
67.7 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
44 in
Height
49 in
90.6
150.6
91.7
158.3
150.6 in
Length
158.3 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
91.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 1.8
1931 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3031 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
23.82 %
General
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Elise S3
Generation
NC
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lotus Elise
134 hp
124 hp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lotus Elise
118 lb‑ft
123 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Performance
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 1.8
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
14.41 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lotus Elise
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 1.8
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
395 mi
Range
444 mi
Lotus Elise
395 mi
444 mi
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Lotus Elise
119.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 1.8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
