Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 22 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, but torque is 184 NM less than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 885 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 5 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo Brera has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Brera. 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 5600 | |
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