The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..) vs. Lotus Elise (10 - 15)

€ 23,000
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
€ 40,900
 Lotus Elise (10 - 15) Lotus Elise
€ 23,000
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 SKYACTIV-G 132 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 132
Lotus Elise
48.2
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
44
Blueprint Lotus Elise (10 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint Lotus Elise (10 - 15)
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 132
Lotus Elise
2174 lb
Curb Weight
1931 lb
2679 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
11.18 %
Lotus Elise (10 - 15)

General

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
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 132
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
130 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
130 hp
134 hp
Lotus Elise
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
112 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Lotus Elise

Performance

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
Lotus Elise
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Elise

▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
16.72 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Lotus Elise

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
39 mpg
37 mpg
Lotus Elise
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
395 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
459 mi
395 mi
Lotus Elise
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lotus Elise
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 132
Lotus Elise
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
505 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data