The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Elise Club Racer (10 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 (15 - 17)
€ 40,900
€ 27,200
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 160.
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
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 160
1878 lb
Curb Weight
2370 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2778 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
20.76 %
General
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
Elise S3
Generation
ND
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 160
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
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Elise
134 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Lotus Elise
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
Performance
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
14.01 lb/hp
15 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lotus Elise
37 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
43 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 160
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 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
692 lb
Maximum Payload
408 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
