The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Elise (10 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 2.0 (05 - 09)
€ 40,900

€ 23,400

€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Elise is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm shorter, 0.1 cm narrower and 12.8 cm lower than the Mazda MX-5 2.0.
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 2.0
1117
1719
1919
1245
1720
1920
1719 mm
Width
1720 mm
1919 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1920 mm
1117 mm
Height
1245 mm
2300
3824
2330
3995
3824 mm
Length
3995 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2330 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 2.0
876 kg
Kerb Weight
1155 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1355 kg

Weight Difference:
279 kg
24.16 %

General
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 2.0
Elise S3
Generation
NC
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
134 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Lotus Elise
134 bhp
158 bhp
Mazda MX-5 2.0
160 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
188 NM
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Elise
160 NM
188 NM
Mazda MX-5 2.0
Performance
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Lotus Elise
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 2.0
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6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.31 kg/bhp
Lotus Elise
6.54 kg/bhp
7.31 kg/bhp
Mazda MX-5 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lotus Elise
45 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda MX-5 2.0
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
395 mi
Range
403 mi
Lotus Elise
395 mi
403 mi
Mazda MX-5 2.0
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).
145.8 kWh
Lotus Elise
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
Mazda MX-5 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 2.0
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
290 kg
Maximum Payload
200 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
150 L




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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data