The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18) vs. Lotus Elise Sprint 220 (18 - ..)

€ 29,600
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18) Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
€ 56,300
 Lotus Elise Sprint 220 (18 - ..) Lotus Elise
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,300

ⓘ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 i-ELOOP 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 i-ELOOP
Lotus Elise
48.2
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18)
68.3
75.5
44
Blueprint Lotus Elise Sprint 220 (18 - ..)
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 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint Lotus Elise Sprint 220 (18 - ..)
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 i-ELOOP
Lotus Elise
2403 lb
Curb Weight
2015 lb
2778 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
16.15 %
Lotus Elise Sprint 220 (18 - ..)

General

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
158 hp
217 hp
Lotus Elise
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Lotus Elise

Performance

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Lotus Elise
133 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Elise

▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.29 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
15.21 lb/hp
9.29 lb/hp
Lotus Elise

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Elise
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
331 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
424 mi
331 mi
Lotus Elise
Environmental Impact
125 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
125 kWh
142.1 kWh
Lotus Elise
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Lotus Elise
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
375 lb
Maximum Payload
556 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data