The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI multitronic (08 - 08)
€ 29,600
€ 35,100
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda RX-8 STD-Power is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
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
174.4
108.3
182.1
174.4 in
Length
182.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.59 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
SE
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CABD
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
168 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.83 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
18.83 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
357 mi
Range
546 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
546 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Audi A5 Coupé 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
