Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Toyota Celica 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 107 HP more power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Toyota Celica. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 555 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Celica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Celica) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Celica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.32 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Celica, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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