The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 38,200
€ 53,500
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘ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 67.3 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 18.1 cm taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
1340
1770
1970
1159
1727
1927
1770 mm
Width
1727 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1927 mm
1340 mm
Height
1159 mm
2700
4470
2300
3797
4470 mm
Length
3797 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
935 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1166 kg
Weight Difference:
455 kg
32.73 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
SE
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with compressor
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1308 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
228 bhp
at 8200 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 7800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 bhp
217 bhp
Lotus Exige
211 NM
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
215 NM
at 5500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
211 NM
215 NM
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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6.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.31 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
6.1 kg/bhp
4.31 kg/bhp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
25 mpg
31 mpg
Lotus Exige
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
65 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
44 L
351 mi
Range
301 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
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).
172.4 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lotus Exige
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
425 kg
Maximum Payload
231 kg
290 L
Boot Capacity
112 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
