Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Honda CRX 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 87 HP more power than Honda CRX, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Honda CRX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 8.1 | |
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The Honda CRX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CRX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 550 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda CRX 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 CRX) 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.26 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger. Mazda RX-8 is 46 cm longer than the Honda CRX, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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