Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 52 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, but torque is 24 NM less than Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 6.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 6.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 930 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Scirocco gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Scirocco) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 21 cm longer than the Volkswagen Scirocco, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | 1006 litres | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 77 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Scirocco. This could mean that the Mazda RX-8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Scirocco (by 716 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7200 | |
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