Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 22 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Brera, but torque is 184 NM less than Alfa Romeo Brera. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 885 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 is 5 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo Brera, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Alfa Romeo Brera has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Brera. 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 6400 | |
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