The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 1.8 (09 - 12) vs. Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 49,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda MX-5 1.8 is 7.7 inches longer and 5 inches taller.
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
49
67.7
75.8
44
67.7
75.6
67.7 in
Width
67.7 in
75.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
49 in
Height
44 in
91.7
158.3
90.6
150.6
158.3 in
Length
150.6 in
91.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2037 lb
3031 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
19.64 %
General
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
NC
Generation
Elise S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 1.8
124 hp
217 hp
Lotus Elise
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mazda MX-5 1.8
123 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Lotus Elise
Performance
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 1.8
20.44 lb/hp
9.39 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda MX-5 1.8
34 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Elise
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
444 mi
Range
331 mi
Mazda MX-5 1.8
444 mi
331 mi
Lotus Elise
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 1.8
132.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Lotus Elise
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 1.8
Lotus Elise
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
534 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
