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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Lotus Emira?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Roadster

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 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

Emira

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 274 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 328 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,521 kg. The difference is around 443 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emira offers moderately more boot space – 151 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 21 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emira carries visibly more – 230 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emira holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £83,600
Emira

Lotus Emira

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 365 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Lotus Emira

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

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

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