BMW 3 series 1993 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 130 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 750 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.43 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.34 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 215 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 220 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda RX-8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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