Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Audi TT 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 90 HP more power than Audi TT, but torque is 34 NM less than Audi TT. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 6.7 | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Audi TT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) 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: | 160'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi TT 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. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 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: | 4.33 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.35 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 15 cm longer than the Audi TT, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi TT. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`660 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8400 | |
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