Chrysler Crossfire 2003 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Chrysler Crossfire is more dynamic to drive. Chrysler Crossfire engine produces 26 HP more power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Thanks to more power Chrysler Crossfire reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 13.0 l/100km | |
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The Chrysler Crossfire is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chrysler Crossfire consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Chrysler Crossfire over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chrysler Crossfire consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Chrysler Crossfire gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Chrysler Crossfire engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML | 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. Chrysler Crossfire might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler Crossfire 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: | 4.06 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.34 m | |
| Chrysler Crossfire is 37 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, width is practically the same , while the height of Chrysler Crossfire is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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Mazda RX-8 has more luggage space. Chrysler Crossfire has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Crossfire is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3600 | |
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