The Comparative Analysis :

Lotus Elise S (12 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)

€ 49,700
Lotus Elise S (12 - 15) Lotus Elise
€ 28,100
 Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 49,700
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
Blueprint Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)
67.7
75.6
48.2
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (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 184 (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 184
2037 lb
Curb Weight
2271 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2789 lb
Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
10.3 %
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)

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
217 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Elise
217 hp
181 hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
184 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Lotus Elise
184 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184

Performance

Lotus Elise
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
145 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Elise

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184

▶ REPLAY
9.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
9.39 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
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lotus Elise
31 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
331 mi
Range
405 mi
Lotus Elise
331 mi
405 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
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).
130.7 kWh
Lotus Elise
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
282 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
534 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data