Mazda RX-8 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 55 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 134 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 7.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 1185 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 7.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 1050 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 km | 350'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is smaller. Mazda RX-8 is 12 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 440 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 225 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7600 | |
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