Alfa Romeo GT 2007 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 8 HP more power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Despite the higher power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 12.7 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo GT consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Alfa Romeo GT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) 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. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.34 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo GT is 3 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 215 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo GT has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo GT has 105 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Alfa Romeo GT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3800 | |
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