Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Hyundai Coupe 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 65 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, but torque is 29 NM less than Hyundai Coupe. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 9.9 | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Coupe gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.33 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm longer than the Hyundai Coupe, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 312 litres | |
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Hyundai Coupe has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 97 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Coupe. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3400 | |
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