BMW 3 series 1992 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 212 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 72 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Mazda RX-8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 12.5 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 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 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 590 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3800 | |
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