Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 72 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo GT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo GT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo GT) 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. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2008 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: | 4.46 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.36 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo GT, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo GT has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 105 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo GT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
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