Lotus Exige (2000 – 2003) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (1998 – 2005): specs compared
The Lotus Exige is the more powerful of the two, with up to 179 hp against 146 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 219 km/h against 205 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 780 kg against 990 kg. At 3,978 mm, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata is 198 mm longer than the Lotus Exige. The Lotus Exige dates from 2000 – 2003, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata from 1998 – 2005.
| Specification |
Lotus
Exige
2000 – 2003
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
1998 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2003 | 1998 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 179 hp | 110 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 134 – 168 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 8.0 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 219 km/h | 191 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.1 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,780 mm | 3,978 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,181 mm | 1,219 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,260 mm |
| Curb weight | 780 kg | 990 – 1,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.