Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda RX-8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo GT) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 42 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, but torque is 85 NM less than Alfa Romeo GT. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 615 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 6.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) 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 | 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 Alfa Romeo GT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Bravo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo GT might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Alfa Romeo GT 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: | 4.43 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo GT has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2200 | |
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