The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Elise (10 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
€ 40,900
€ 28,100
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 184.
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
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 184
1931 lb
Curb Weight
2271 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
14.97 %
General
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
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 184
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
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Elise
134 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Elise
118 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
Performance
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
127 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
14.41 lb/hp
12.55 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lotus Elise
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
395 mi
Range
405 mi
Lotus Elise
395 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
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).
130.7 kWh
Lotus Elise
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
