The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Elise (10 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
€ 40,900
€ 23,000
€ 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 132.
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
44
67.7
75.6
48.2
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
90.6
150.6
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 132
1931 lb
Curb Weight
2174 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2679 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
11.18 %
General
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
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 132
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
130 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Elise
134 hp
130 hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Lotus Elise
118 lb‑ft
112 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
Performance
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
14.41 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Lotus Elise
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
395 mi
Range
459 mi
Lotus Elise
395 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
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).
115.6 kWh
Lotus Elise
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
505 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
