Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 72 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 24 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 6.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Scirocco over 15,000 km in a year you can save 915 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 5.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Scirocco gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Scirocco) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.34 m | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco is 21 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 215 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Scirocco has 77 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda RX-8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3800 | |
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