Car comparison

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VvsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lotus Europa S

2.0 16V

203 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2010
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

231 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2012

Comparison overview

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Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    263 Nm
    194 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    995 kg
    2,194 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    204 hp/t
    152 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.7 L/100 km
    18.5 mpg US
    22.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Best estimated range
    545 km
    338 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusEuropa S2.0 16VMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
203hp151kW
231hp172kW
Torque
263Nm194lb-ft
211Nm156lb-ft
Curb weight
995kg2,194lb
1,379kg3,040lb
Gross weight
1,066kg2,350lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
473km294mi
Calculated
545km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
3,900mm154in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,714mm67in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,330mm92in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,490mm59in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume-
290L
Max trunk volume
154L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
44L
61L
CO2 emissions-
284g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16VMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5,400 rpm-5,650 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm5,500 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusEuropa S2.0 16VMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has 28 hp more than Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
211 Nm
156 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
995 kg
2,194 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,379 kg
3,040 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V5.8 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel6.4 s

Although Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has more power, Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
473 km
294 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
545 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
203 hp
151 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
Power
203 hp
151 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusEuropa S2.0 16V
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusEuropa S2.0 16VMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
203 hp
151 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
263 Nm
194 lb-ft
211 Nm
156 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
995 kg
2,194 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
154 L
5.4 cu ft
Length
3,900 mm
153.5 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
473 km
294 mi
545 km
338 mi
CO2 score
-
284 g/km
Trunk score
154 L
5.4 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Europa S 2.0 16VMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Europa S 2.0 16V

  • Has 52 Nm more
  • Is 384 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 72 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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