The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Lotus Evora S 2+0 IPS (13 - 15)
€ 38,200
€ 75,900
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,900
ⓘ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 S.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora S
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 S
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 S
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 S
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 Evora S
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 Evora S
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora S
145 mph
Maximum Speed
172 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora S
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
8.83 lb/hp
Lotus Evora S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora S
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Evora S
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
351 mi
Range
365 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
365 mi
Lotus Evora S
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).
193.3 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
Lotus Evora S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Evora S
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
