The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Club Racer IPS (16 - 16)
€ 32,300
€ 76,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 13.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
44.4
70.9
78.8
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
52.8 in
Height
44.4 in
106.3
174.4
93.3
160.8
174.4 in
Length
160.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
2471 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
19.82 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
SE
Generation
Exige S3
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
146 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.16 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
7.16 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
25 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
27 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
339 mi
Range
265 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
265 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
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).
178.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1938 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
