Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Audi TT 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi TT, but torque is 15 NM less than Audi TT. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 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 Audi TT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon | |
| 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. Audi TT 1998 1.8 engine: The engine is considered reliable, with a lifespan from 300,000 km. The primary causes of unstable operation include air leaks through the crankcase ventilation system, throttle body malfunctions, idle air ... More about Audi TT 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda RX-8 is 39 cm longer than the Audi TT, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
| Mazda RX-8 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Audi TT, which means Mazda RX-8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`665 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
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