Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 2003 engine produces 18 HP more power than Mazda RX-8 2008, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mazda RX-8 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.7 | |
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The Mazda RX-8 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 2003 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8 2008, which means that by driving the Mazda RX-8 2003 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 km | 160'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.34 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 2003 is 14 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8 2008, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 2003 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 215 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
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Mazda RX-8 2003 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda RX-8 2003 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8 2008. The Mazda RX-8 2008 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3800 | |
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