The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) vs. Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)

€ 28,100
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
€ 49,700
 Lotus Elise S (12 - 15) Lotus Elise
€ 28,100
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 Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 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 184
Lotus Elise
48.2
Blueprint Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
68.3
75.5
44
Blueprint Lotus Elise S (12 - 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 184 (18 - ..)
90.9
154.1
Blueprint Lotus Elise S (12 - 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 184
Lotus Elise
2271 lb
Curb Weight
2037 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
10.3 %
Lotus Elise S (12 - 15)

General

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
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 184
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
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
217 hp
Lotus Elise
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Lotus Elise

Performance

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
Lotus Elise
136 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Elise

▶ REPLAY
12.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.39 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
12.55 lb/hp
9.39 lb/hp
Lotus Elise

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
Lotus Elise
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Elise
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
331 mi
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
331 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).
142.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Lotus Elise
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 184
Lotus Elise
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
518 lb
Maximum Payload
534 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data