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 24.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 7.1 inches lower than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
45.6
68
75.9
52.8
69.7
77.6
68 in
Width
69.7 in
75.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
45.6 in
Height
52.8 in
90.6
149.5
106.3
174.4
149.5 in
Length
174.4 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2061 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
2571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
1021 lb
33.13 %
General
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Exige S2
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 Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Lotus Exige
217 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Lotus Exige
159 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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9.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
9.5 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Lotus Exige
26 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
19 mpg
city
16 mpg
33 mpg
highway
29 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
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
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lotus Exige
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
509 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
3.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
