The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 32,300

€ 29,600

€ 32,300
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 dimensions of the RX-8 High-Power and the RX-8 STD-Power are absolutely identical. Both are 174.4 inches long, 69.7 inches wide and 52.8 inches tall.
RX-8 High-Power
RX-8 STD-Power
52.8
69.7
77.6
52.8
69.7
77.6
69.7 in
Width
69.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
52.8 in
Height
52.8 in
106.3
174.4
106.3
174.4
174.4 in
Length
174.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
RX-8 High-Power
RX-8 STD-Power
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
RX-8 High-Power
RX-8 STD-Power
SE
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
RX-8 High-Power
RX-8 STD-Power
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
0
2
Cylinders
2
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
189 hp
RX-8 STD-Power
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
RX-8 High-Power
RX-8 STD-Power
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

RX-8 STD-Power
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RX-8 High-Power
RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
22 mpg
RX-8 STD-Power
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
27 mpg
highway
29 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
339 mi
Range
357 mi
RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
357 mi
RX-8 STD-Power
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).
200.8 kWh
RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RX-8 High-Power
RX-8 STD-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data