Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Alfa Romeo GT 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 92 HP more power than Alfa Romeo GT, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Alfa Romeo GT. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 8.5 | |
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The Alfa Romeo GT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 4.2 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 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 1000 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. | |||
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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.9 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 | 2200 | |
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