Alfa Romeo GT 2004 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo GT engine produces 42 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 85 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Alfa Romeo GT reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo GT consumes 4.1 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 615 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo GT consumes 6.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 160'000 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 Alfa Romeo GT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo GT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Alfa Romeo GT 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: | 4.49 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.34 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Alfa Romeo GT is 6 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo GT is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo GT has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo GT has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GT is 0.9 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`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
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