Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Mazda RX-8 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 2008 engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda RX-8 2005, the torque is the same for both cars. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 10.8 | |
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The Mazda RX-8 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 2008 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 2008 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 590 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| Mazda RX-8 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.34 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda RX-8 2008 is 3 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | 290 litres | |
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Mazda RX-8 2005 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 2008 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mazda RX-8 2005. This could mean that the Mazda RX-8 2008 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`748 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4000 | |
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