The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 380 IPS (17 - 18) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 94,000
€ 32,300
€ 94,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 13.6 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
174.4
160.8 in
Length
174.4 in
93.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2471 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
19.82 %
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
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
375 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
375 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
302 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Lotus Exige Coupé
302 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
170 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
3.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 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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6.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
6.59 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
24 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
27 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
256 mi
Range
339 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
256 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
212.1 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
183.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige Coupé
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
1938 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
