The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. Peugeot RCZ THP 155 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,300

€ 30,700

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda RX-8 High-Power is 5.6 inches longer, 3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Peugeot RCZ THP 155.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
52.8
69.7
77.6
53.6
72.6
83
69.7 in
Width
72.6 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
52.8 in
Height
53.6 in
106.3
174.4
102.8
168.8
174.4 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3111 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %

General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
SE
Generation
4J
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
154 hp
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Peugeot RCZ THP 155
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.2 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
20.2 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
32 mpg
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
27 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
339 mi
Range
468 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
468 mi
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
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).
138.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data