Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Honda CRX 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 107 HP more power than Honda CRX, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Honda CRX. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda CRX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CRX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 780 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CRX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda CRX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda CRX) 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.26 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger. Mazda RX-8 is 46 cm longer than the Honda CRX, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Honda CRX, which means Mazda RX-8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
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