BMW 1 series 2007 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 1 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 212 - 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 400 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 - 9.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 - 9.2 | 12.5 - 12.7 | |
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BMW 1 series petrol engines consumes on average 4.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda RX-8. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 - 147 mm (5.2 - 5.8 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.34 m | |
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BMW 1 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 1 series is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 215 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
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BMW 1 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 1 series has 155 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: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`831 | ~ 1`741 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3800 | |
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