The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Elise S (12 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18)

€ 49,700
Lotus Elise S (12 - 15) Lotus Elise
€ 29,600
 Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18) Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 i-ELOOP.
Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
44
Blueprint Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)
67.7
75.6
48.2
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (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 S (12 - 15)
90.6
150.6
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (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 160 i-ELOOP
2037 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2778 lb
Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
15.23 %
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18)

General

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
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
217 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lotus Elise
217 hp
158 hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
184 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Lotus Elise
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

Performance

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
145 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Elise

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

▶ REPLAY
9.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
9.39 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lotus Elise
31 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
331 mi
Range
424 mi
Lotus Elise
331 mi
424 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
125 kWh
Lotus Elise
142.1 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
534 lb
Maximum Payload
375 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data