The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 32,300
€ 39,100
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 2.7 TDI DPF.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
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 2.7 TDI DPF
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.96 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
SE
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
339 mi
Range
673 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
673 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
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
