Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Hyundai Coupe 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 54 HP more power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Coupe is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Coupe gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) 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 | 400'000 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 Hyundai Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.33 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai Coupe, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Coupe has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Coupe. This could mean that the Mazda RX-8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1600 | |
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