Mazda RX-8 2005 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Mazda RX-8 engine produces 99 HP more power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 66 NM more than BMW 1 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger, but lower. Mazda RX-8 is 20 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | 1150 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 40 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 860 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`748 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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