The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 38,200
€ 42,700
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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
176
108.3
182.1
176 in
Length
182.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.93 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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 3.0 TDI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CLAB
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
201 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
351 mi
Range
767 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
767 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 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
937 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
