Volkswagen Scirocco 2008 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 212 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 52 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 24 NM more than Mazda RX-8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 12.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 6.2 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 930 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 590 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Scirocco gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| 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: | 4.26 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 | 290 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Scirocco (by 716 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3800 | |
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