The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Lexus RC 300h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 38,200
€ 48,400
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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 8.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Lexus RC 300h.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lexus RC 300h
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.9
72.4
81.5
69.7 in
Width
72.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
52.8 in
Height
54.9 in
106.3
176
107.5
184.8
176 in
Length
184.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lexus RC 300h
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
19.9 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lexus RC 300h
SE
Generation
XC1
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lexus RC 300h
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
220 hp
Lexus RC 300h
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RC 300h
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lexus RC 300h
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lexus RC 300h
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
47 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
15 mpg
city
45 mpg
26 mpg
highway
48 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
351 mi
Range
820 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
820 mi
Lexus RC 300h
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).
94.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Lexus RC 300h
4
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
