Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 2008 engine produces 18 HP less power than Mazda RX-8 2003, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mazda RX-8 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 11.4 | |
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The Mazda RX-8 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 2008 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 2008 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 160'000 km | 160'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.33 m | |
| Mazda RX-8 2008 is 14 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8 2003, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 2008 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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Mazda RX-8 2003 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 2008 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Mazda RX-8 2003. This could mean that the Mazda RX-8 2008 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4000 | |
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