The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (08 - 09) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 48,600

€ 29,600

€ 48,600
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 3.0 TDI 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 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
721 lb
18.96 %

General
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
8T
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
CAPA, CCWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
237 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
▶ REPLAY
16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
16.05 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
34 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
577 mi
Range
357 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
577 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 3.0 TDI
141.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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