Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Alfa Romeo Brera 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 322 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 28 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Brera, whereas torque is 106 NM less than Alfa Romeo Brera. Despite less power, Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 11.0 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Brera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Brera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Brera, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 6400 | |
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