The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Lotus Evora 2+0 (12 - 15)
€ 29,600
€ 64,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,900
ⓘ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 STD-Power is 3.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches narrower and 4.6 inches taller than the Lotus Evora.
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
174.4
101.4
170.9
174.4 in
Length
170.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Evora
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
No data
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.14 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
276 hp
Lotus Evora
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lotus Evora
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Evora
139 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Evora
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.04 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
11.04 lb/hp
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Evora
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Evora
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
29 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
357 mi
Range
409 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
409 mi
Lotus Evora
Environmental Impact
200.8 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 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Evora
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Evora
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
930 lb
Maximum Payload
No data
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
