Mazda RX-8 2003 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda RX-8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) 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 | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 42 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 110 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 765 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 6.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 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. | |||
| 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 BMW 3 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 120 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.6 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda RX-8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`915 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4800 | |
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