The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI multitronic (09 - 11)
€ 32,300
€ 35,800
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda RX-8 High-Power is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
52.8
69.7
77.6
54
73
79.5
69.7 in
Width
73 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
52.8 in
Height
54 in
106.3
174.4
108.3
182.1
174.4 in
Length
182.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.63 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
SE
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDHB
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
158 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.35 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
21.35 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
339 mi
Range
561 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
561 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
