The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 48,400
€ 32,300
€ 48,400
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 Lexus RC 300h is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Lexus RC 300h
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
54.9
72.4
81.5
52.8
69.7
77.6
72.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
54.9 in
Height
52.8 in
107.5
184.8
106.3
174.4
184.8 in
Length
174.4 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
743 lb
19.42 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
XC1
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
No data
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
47 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
45 mpg
city
15 mpg
48 mpg
highway
27 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
820 mi
Range
339 mi
Lexus RC 300h
820 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
Lexus RC 300h
94.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
