Honda CRX 1992 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 212 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda CRX engine produces 87 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 74 NM less than Mazda RX-8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 12.5 | |
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The Honda CRX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda CRX consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Honda CRX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda CRX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda CRX) 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.00 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.34 m | |
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Honda CRX is smaller. Honda CRX is 46 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CRX is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 215 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
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