The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Elise (10 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131 (15 - 18)

€ 40,900
Lotus Elise (10 - 15) Lotus Elise
€ 23,000
 Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131 (15 - 18) Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131.
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
44
Blueprint Lotus Elise (10 - 15)
67.7
75.6
48.2
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131 (15 - 18)
68.3
75.5
67.7 in
Width
68.3 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
44 in
Height
48.2 in
Blueprint Lotus Elise (10 - 15)
90.6
150.6
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131 (15 - 18)
90.9
154.1
150.6 in
Length
154.1 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
1931 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2679 lb
Lotus Elise (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
16.59 %
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131 (15 - 18)

General

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Elise S3
Generation
ND
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Elise
134 hp
129 hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Lotus Elise
118 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131

Performance

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Elise

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131

▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.95 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
14.41 lb/hp
17.95 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Elise
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
466 mi
Lotus Elise
395 mi
466 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
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).
113.6 kWh
Lotus Elise
119.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
364 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data