The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 (15 - 17) vs. Lotus Elise Sprint (18 - 18)
€ 27,200
€ 47,300
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 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 160
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 160
Lotus Elise
2370 lb
Curb Weight
1931 lb
2778 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
18.52 %
General
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
Lotus Elise
ND
Generation
Elise S3
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium 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 160
Lotus Elise
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
134 hp
Lotus Elise
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Lotus Elise
Performance
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
Lotus Elise
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Elise
▶ REPLAY
15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
15 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
34 mpg
37 mpg
Lotus Elise
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
405 mi
Range
395 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
405 mi
395 mi
Lotus Elise
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 SKYACTIV-G 160
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lotus Elise
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
Lotus Elise
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
408 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
