The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige (04 - 07) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
€ 47,000
€ 38,200
€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lotus Exige is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 68.5 cm shorter, 5.1 cm narrower and 17.7 cm lower than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
1163
1719
1919
1340
1770
1970
1719 mm
Width
1770 mm
1919 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1163 mm
Height
1340 mm
2300
3785
2700
4470
3785 mm
Length
4470 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
875 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
515 kg
37.05 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Exige S2
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1308 CC
189 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 8200 rpm
Lotus Exige
189 bhp
228 bhp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
181 NM
at 6800 rpm
Max. Torque
211 NM
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige
181 NM
211 NM
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.1 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.63 kg/bhp
6.1 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Lotus Exige
32 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
311 mi
Range
351 mi
Lotus Exige
311 mi
351 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
217.9 kWh
Lotus Exige
166.7 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
291 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
290 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
