The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 4C (14 - 18) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 63,500
€ 32,300
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Alfa Romeo 4C is 17.4 inches shorter, 3.7 inches wider and 6.2 inches lower than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Alfa Romeo 4C
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
46.6
73.4
81.3
52.8
69.7
77.6
73.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
46.6 in
Height
52.8 in
93.7
157
106.3
174.4
157 in
Length
174.4 in
93.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 4C
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2138 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
2590 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
944 lb
30.63 %
General
Alfa Romeo 4C
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Typ 960
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 4C
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
960 A1.000
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C
238 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
258 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C
258 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Alfa Romeo 4C
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
160 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
8.98 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 4C
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C
35 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
24 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
365 mi
Range
339 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C
365 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
212.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C
128.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 4C
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
452 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
