Mazda RX-8 2003 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 134 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 66 NM more than BMW 1 series. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 km | 420'000 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 BMW 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| 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 BMW 1 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger, but lower. Mazda RX-8 is 10 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 10 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`820 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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