The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 1.8 (05 - 09) vs. Lotus Elise (10 - 15)
€ 21,700
€ 40,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda MX-5 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 17.1 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 12.8 cm taller than the Lotus Elise.
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
1245
1720
1920
1117
1719
1919
1720 mm
Width
1719 mm
1920 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1919 mm
1245 mm
Height
1117 mm
2330
3995
2300
3824
3995 mm
Length
3824 mm
2330 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
1155 kg
Kerb Weight
876 kg
1355 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1166 kg
Weight Difference:
279 kg
24.16 %
General
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
NC
Generation
Elise S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
124 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 1.8
124 bhp
134 bhp
Lotus Elise
167 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 1.8
167 NM
160 NM
Lotus Elise
Performance
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
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9.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
9.31 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda MX-5 1.8
39 mpg
45 mpg
Lotus Elise
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
426 mi
Range
395 mi
Mazda MX-5 1.8
426 mi
395 mi
Lotus Elise
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda MX-5 1.8
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lotus Elise
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
200 kg
Maximum Payload
290 kg
150 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
