Toyota Celica 2002 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Celica engine produces 107 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 11.4 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Celica consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Toyota Celica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Celica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Celica) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Celica might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.33 m | |
| Toyota Celica is 3 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Celica is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
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