The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Evora 2+2 (09 - 15) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 68,400
€ 29,600
€ 68,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lotus Evora is 3.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 4.6 inches lower than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Lotus Evora
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
48.1
72.8
80.6
52.8
69.7
77.6
72.8 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
48.1 in
Height
52.8 in
101.4
170.9
106.3
174.4
170.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Evora
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
No data
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %
General
Lotus Evora
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Evora
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Evora
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Evora
276 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Evora
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Lotus Evora
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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11.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
11.04 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Evora
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lotus Evora
26 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
409 mi
Range
357 mi
Lotus Evora
409 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
200.8 kWh
Lotus Evora
172.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Evora
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
No data
Maximum Payload
930 lb
1.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
