The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 32,300
€ 47,000
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda RX-8 High-Power is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 25.4 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 7 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
52.8
69.7
77.6
45.8
67.7
75.6
69.7 in
Width
67.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
52.8 in
Height
45.8 in
106.3
174.4
90.6
149
174.4 in
Length
149 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
3082 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1153 lb
37.41 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
SE
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
339 mi
Range
311 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
166.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
919 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
