Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 8 HP less power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Alfa Romeo GT. Despite less power, Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 12.0 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 720 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 | |
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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: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo GT, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4200 | |
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