The Comparative Analysis :
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 53,500
€ 29,600
€ 53,500
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 Lotus Exige is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 63.3 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 18.1 cm lower than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
1159
1727
1927
1340
1770
1970
1727 mm
Width
1770 mm
1927 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1159 mm
Height
1340 mm
2300
3797
2700
4430
3797 mm
Length
4430 mm
2300 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
935 kg
Kerb Weight
1398 kg
1166 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
463 kg
33.12 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
217 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 bhp
189 bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
215 NM
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige
215 NM
220 NM
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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4.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
4.31 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
31 mpg
27 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
35 mpg
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
301 mi
Range
357 mi
Lotus Exige
301 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 Exige
172.4 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
231 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
112 L
Boot Capacity
290 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
