BMW 3 series 1992 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 92 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 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 4.4 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 660 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 750 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. | |||
| 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`700 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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