Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Volkswagen Scirocco 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 110 HP more power than Volkswagen Scirocco, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Volkswagen Scirocco. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 6.3 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 945 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Scirocco. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Scirocco, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7200 | |
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