Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Toyota Celica 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 49 HP more power than Toyota Celica, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Toyota Celica. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 465 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Celica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Celica) 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Celica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.32 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda RX-8 is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Celica, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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