Toyota MR2 vs. Lotus Elise
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota MR2 and Lotus Elise contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota MR2 and the Lotus Elise.
When comparing the Toyota MR2's and the Lotus Elise's specifications and ratings, The Lotus Elise has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota MR2's and the Lotus Elise's specifications and ratings, the Lotus Elise is a better car than the Toyota MR2.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota MR2’s base engine makes 135 horsepower, and the Lotus Elise base engine makes 189 horsepower. The MR2 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 364 miles. The Elise is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 311 miles.This gives the Lotus Elise the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota MR2 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$23,965
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Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
$51,845
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,686
Price Range:
$21,900 - $42,425
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Toyota MR2 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lotus Elise Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota MR2
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lotus Elise
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
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N/A
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N/A
Toyota MR2 Rankings
Not yet available
Lotus Elise Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota MR2 Trim Levels
Base, Turbo
Lotus Elise Trim Levels
Base, SC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
2 years
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
135 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
145 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
189 hp @ 7800 rpm
Torque:
133 foot-lbs @ 6800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.094 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
266 / 364 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
242 / 311 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
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Cargo Space:
4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2657 lbs
Width:
66.9 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
164.2 inches
Wheelbase:
94.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2010 lbs
Width:
72.8 inches
Height:
44 inches
Length:
149 inches
Wheelbase:
90.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Tropical Blue Metallic
Gray
Steel Mist Gray Metallic
Green
Dark Emerald Pearl Metallic
Red
Super Red
White
Super White
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black / Starlight Black
Blue
Aquamarine / Laser Blue / Liquid Blue / Persian Blue
Gray
Carbon Gray / Graphite Gray / Quartz Silver / Storm Titanium
Green
British Racing Green / Isotope Green
Red
Ardent Red / Canyon Red
White
Aspen White / Ice White
Yellow
Solar Yellow
Orange
Burnt Orange / Chrome Orange
Silver
Arctic Silver
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Biscuit / Creme
Black
Black
Red
Red
