The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 38,200
€ 32,300
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) is 1.6 inches longer.
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
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
176
106.3
174.4
176 in
Length
174.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.58 %
General
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
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
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
228 hp
228 hp
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
156 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Performance
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
13.44 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
20 mpg
21 mpg
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
27 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
351 mi
Range
339 mi
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
351 mi
339 mi
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
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).
212.1 kWh
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
217.9 kWh
212.1 kWh
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
