The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 (16 - ..) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
€ 76,500
€ 38,200
€ 76,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Lotus Exige Coupé is 15.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 8.3 inches lower than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
44.4
70.9
78.8
52.8
69.7
77.6
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
78.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
44.4 in
Height
52.8 in
93.3
160.8
106.3
176
160.8 in
Length
176 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2447 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
20.13 %
General
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Exige S3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
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
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
345 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
295 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
170 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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7.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
7.09 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
23 mpg
20 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
26 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
246 mi
Range
351 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
246 mi
351 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
217.9 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
191.4 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1962 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
