The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Cup 430 (17 - ..)
€ 29,600
€ 127,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 127,500
ⓘ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 STD-Power is 13.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 8.3 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-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 STD-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
2410 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
21.8 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
430 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
430 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
180 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige Coupé
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.6 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
5.6 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
16 mpg
city
17 mpg
29 mpg
highway
28 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
357 mi
Range
239 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
239 mi
Lotus Exige Coupé
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).
197 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
197 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
930 lb
Maximum Payload
2000 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
