The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
€ 29,600
€ 53,500
€ 29,600
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 STD-Power is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 24.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 7.1 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige
52.8
69.7
77.6
45.6
68
75.9
69.7 in
Width
68 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
52.8 in
Height
45.6 in
106.3
174.4
90.6
149.5
174.4 in
Length
149.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige
3082 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1021 lb
33.13 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige
SE
Generation
Exige S2
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
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
357 mi
Range
301 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
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 Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Lotus Exige
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
930 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
