Hyundai Coupe 2006 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 89 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Coupe consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Hyundai Coupe over 15,000 km in a year you can save 705 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Coupe consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Coupe gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda RX-8) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 160'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.34 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Coupe is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Coupe is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 215 litres | |
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Hyundai Coupe has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Coupe has 97 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda RX-8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Coupe is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 3800 | |
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