Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Honda Civic 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 72 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 68 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) 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 Honda Civic 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 Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 441 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 151 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`570 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1400 | |
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