What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-5 Coupe have?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe's engine?

Depending on the version, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe delivers up to 132 HP.

How much fuel does the Mazda MX-5 Coupe use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 6.20 L.

What is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe’s trunk volume?

Depending on configuration, up to 127 L fit inside.

What drivetrain options does the Lotus Emira have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Lotus Emira?

Up to 406 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What are the consumption figures for the Lotus Emira in liters per 100 km?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 9.20 L.

What are the Lotus Emira’s length, width and height?

Length 4413 mm, width 1896 mm, height 1235 mm – those are the dimensions of the Lotus Emira.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Lotus Emira - Differences and prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda MX-5 Coupe manages with 6.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.20 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira has a convincingly edge – offering 406 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.60 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lotus Emira pulls decisively stronger with 480 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 328 Nm difference.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is evident lighter – 1114 kg compared to 1455 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lotus Emira offers slightly more room – 151 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, Lotus Emira clearly takes the win – 290 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Lotus Emira proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Lotus Emira is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 30800 - 36200 £	Price 83600 - 106000 £
Consumption L/100km 6.20 L	Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity -
co2 140 g/km	co2 208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity -	Fuel tank capacity 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Coupe	Body Type Coupe
Seats 2	Seats 2
Doors -	Doors 2
Curb weight 1114 kg	Curb weight 1455 - 1533 kg
Trunk capacity 127 L	Trunk capacity 151 L
Length -	Length 4413 mm
Width 1735 mm	Width 1895 - 1896 mm
Height -	Height 1235 mm
Max trunk capacity -	Max trunk capacity -
Payload 166 kg	Payload 213 - 290 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Petrol	Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 132 HP	Power HP 365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.60 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed -	Max Speed 290 - 291 km/h
Torque 152 Nm	Torque 420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4 - 6
Power kW 97 kW	Power kW 268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity 1496 cm3	Engine capacity 1991 - 3456 cm3