The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Alfa Romeo 4C (14 - 18)
€ 29,600
€ 63,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mazda RX-8 STD-Power is 17.4 inches longer, 3.7 inches narrower and 6.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 4C.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo 4C
52.8
69.7
77.6
46.6
73.4
81.3
69.7 in
Width
73.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
52.8 in
Height
46.6 in
106.3
174.4
93.7
157
174.4 in
Length
157 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
93.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo 4C
3082 lb
Curb Weight
2138 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 lb
Weight Difference:
944 lb
30.63 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo 4C
SE
Generation
Typ 960
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo 4C
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
960 A1.000
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
238 hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 4C
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo 4C
139 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo 4C
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C
16 mpg
city
24 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
357 mi
Range
365 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
365 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Alfa Romeo 4C
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
930 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
