The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Lotus Evora 2+0 IPS (12 - 15)
€ 38,200
€ 66,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.6 inches taller than the Lotus Evora.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora
52.8
69.7
77.6
48.1
72.8
80.6
69.7 in
Width
72.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
52.8 in
Height
48.1 in
106.3
176
101.4
170.9
176 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora
SE
Generation
Evora
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 Evora
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
276 hp
Lotus Evora
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lotus Evora
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
11.04 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Evora
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
36 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
351 mi
Range
429 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
429 mi
Lotus Evora
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
164.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Lotus Evora
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
937 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
