BMW 1 series 2007 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 74 HP more power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 1 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the BMW 1 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 1 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 160'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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. BMW 1 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. 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: | 4.36 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 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 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 215 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`925 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3800 | |
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