The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 17)

€ 32,300
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 55,700
 Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 17) Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700

ⓘ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 9.6 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
54
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 17)
72.7
79.9
69.7 in
Width
72.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
52.8 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 17)
108.8
184
174.4 in
Length
184 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
710 lb
18.72 %
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 17)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
SE
Generation
F5
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
CRTC
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
268 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
706 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
706 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data