Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Ford Mustang 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 427 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 112 HP less power than Ford Mustang, whereas torque is 207 NM less than Ford Mustang. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 13.0 | |
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The Mazda RX-8 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mustang, which means that by driving the Mazda RX-8 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 670 km on highway | ||
| Mazda RX-8 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is smaller. Mazda RX-8 is 34 cm shorter than the Ford Mustang, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Mustang has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mustang. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 10 400 | |
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