Compare Lotus Exige 2 vs Lotus Evora vs Mazda RX-8

Variants
Exige
Exige S
Evora
Evora S
Evora S AT
Evora 400
Evora 400 AT
Evora Sport 410
Evora Sport 410 AT
Evora GT
Evora GT AT
Evora GT430 Sport
Evora GT430 Sport AT
Renesis 2003
40th Anniversary
Revolution High-Power
Challenge High-Power
Type S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
115 L / 4.1 cu-ft
160 L / 5.7 cu-ft
290 L / 10.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
4.4 L / 4.6 qt
Fuel Capacity
40.0 L / 10.6 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
2
4
Payload
400 kg / 882 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Offroad | Approach Angle
11.5 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Tire Size
195/50 R16, 225/45 R17
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Track Width | Front
1454.0 mm / 57.2 in
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheel Size
7J x 16, 8.5J x 17
Wheelbase
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.0 m / 118.1 ft
CO2 Emission
208 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30
Fuel Economy
8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (combined) | 12.0 L/100km / 19.6 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)
Towing Capacity
695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine
2ZZ-GE
13B
Engine | Bore
82.0 mm / 3.2 in
94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc
3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc
1.3 L / 79.8 cu-in / 1308.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
85.0 mm / 3.3 in
83.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol rotary2 engine
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
85%
84%
Pros
  • Improved engine output
  • Better transmission
  • Very light
  • Great handling
  • Great performance
  • Superb handling characteristics
  • Compact engine and lightweight chassis
  • Glorious 9000rpm redline
  • Great weight distribution
  • Double-wishbone + multilink suspension setup
  • Great handling characteristics
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Very little cargo space
  • Very little cargo space
  • Not a thoroughbred

Price

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