Honda CRX 1992 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Honda CRX engine produces 72 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Honda CRX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda CRX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CRX consumes 5.1 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 765 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CRX consumes 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 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 Honda CRX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | 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. Honda CRX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CRX is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Honda CRX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
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