Comparison Lotus Esprit 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) & Mazda MX-5 III (facelift 2008) 1.8 (126 Hp)
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| Brand: | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model: | Esprit | MX-5 |
| Generation: | Esprit | MX-5 III (facelift 2008) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo (354 Hp) | 1.8 (126 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2008 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 20 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 73 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| Power: | 354 hp | 126 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 282 km/h | 194 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.9 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm/4250 rpm. | 167 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Rear, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3506 cm3 | 1798 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 8.1 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4370 mm | 4020 mm |
| Width: | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Height: | 1150 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2420 mm | 2330 mm |
| Front track: | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1545 mm | 1495 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 200 l | |
| Front suspension: | Helical spring | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1630 kg | 1375 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1380 kg | 1075 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/40 ZR17; 285/35 R18 | 205/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 |