Mazda RX-8 2003 vs BMW 1 series 2004
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| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.3 (petrol) | 1.6 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 - 250 HP | 116 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 211 - 220 NM | 150 - 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 7.2 seconds | 6.1 - 11 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 - 11.4 | 5.6 - 9.4 | |
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Mazda RX-8 petrol engines consumes on average 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 1 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger, but lower. Mazda RX-8 is 17 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. This could mean that the Mazda RX-8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 860 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`779 | ~ 1`792 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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