The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131 (15 - 18) vs. Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 49,700
€ 23,000
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 Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the Lotus Elise.
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Lotus Elise
48.2
68.3
75.5
44
67.7
75.6
68.3 in
Width
67.7 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
48.2 in
Height
44 in
90.9
154.1
90.6
150.6
154.1 in
Length
150.6 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Lotus Elise
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2037 lb
2679 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
12.01 %
General
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Lotus Elise
ND
Generation
Elise S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Lotus Elise
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
217 hp
Lotus Elise
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Lotus Elise
Performance
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Lotus Elise
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
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17.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
17.95 lb/hp
9.39 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Elise
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
466 mi
Range
331 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
466 mi
331 mi
Lotus Elise
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 SKYACTIV-G 131
113.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Lotus Elise
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Lotus Elise
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
364 lb
Maximum Payload
534 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
