The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI (09 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 33,700
€ 29,600
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
54
73
79.5
52.8
69.7
77.6
73 in
Width
69.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54 in
Height
52.8 in
108.3
182.1
106.3
174.4
182.1 in
Length
174.4 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.49 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
8T
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
CDHB
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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20.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
20.86 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
569 mi
Range
357 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
569 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
200.8 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
134.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
