2016 Mazda MX-5 IV vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV (ND)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
2011 Lotus Elise (Series 3)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV and the 2011 Lotus Elise compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV measures 3915 mm (154.13 in), making it 91 mm (3.58 in) (2.3 %) longer than the 2011 Lotus Elise at 3824 mm (150.55 in). Looking at width, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 16 mm (0.63 in) (0.9 %) broader than the 2011 Lotus Elise at 1719 mm (67.68 in). As for height, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV stands at 1230 mm (48.43 in), giving it an extra 113 mm (4.45 in) (9.2 %) compared to the 2011 Lotus Elise at 1117 mm (43.98 in).

Overall, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV is longer, wider and taller than the 2011 Lotus Elise.

Length
3915 mm154.1 in
3824 mm150.6 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1719 mm67.7 in
Height
1230 mm48.4 in
1117 mm44.0 in

2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Side View Left
3915 mm154.1 in 🟒 +91 mm+3.6 in (+2.4%)
2011 Lotus Elise Preview
3824 mm150.6 in πŸ”΄ -91 mm-3.6 in (-2.3%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Front View
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+0.9%)
2011 Lotus Elise Preview
1719 mm67.7 in πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-0.9%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Rear View
1230 mm48.4 in 🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+10.1%)
2011 Lotus Elise Preview
1117 mm44.0 in πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-9.2%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV
2011 Lotus Elise

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Roadster

Model Year:

2016
2011

Production:

2015-2018 Discontinued Model
2011-2017 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3915 mm154.1 in
🟒 +91 mm+3.6 in (+2.4%)
3824 mm150.6 in
πŸ”΄ -91 mm-3.6 in (-2.3%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+0.9%)
1719 mm67.7 in
πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-0.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

1918 mm75.5 in
-

Height:

1230 mm48.4 in
🟒 +108 mm+4.3 in (+9.7%) - 🟒 +113 mm+4.4 in (+10.1%)
1117 mm44.0 in
πŸ”΄ -113 mm-4.4 in (-9.2%) - πŸ”΄ -108 mm-4.3 in (-8.8%)

Ground Clearance:

125 mm4.9 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-3.8%)
130 mm5.1 in
🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+4.0%)

Trunk Capacity:

130 liter4.6 cu ft
🟒 +18 liter+0.6 cu ft (+16.1%)
112 liter4.0 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -18 liter-0.6 cu ft (-13.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

975-1015 kg2150-2238 lbs
🟒 +23 kg+51 lbs (+2.4%) - 🟒 +167 kg+368 lbs (+19.7%)
848-952 kg1870-2099 lbs
πŸ”΄ -167 kg-368 lbs (-16.5%) - πŸ”΄ -23 kg-51 lbs (-2.4%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1215-1260 kg2679-2778 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

n/a
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 6J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 17
  • 8J x 17

Tire Size:

n/a
  • 175/55 ZR16 (W:175 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 195/50 R16 (W:195 | H:50 | D:16)
  • 225/45 ZR17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)

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