The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
€ 29,600
€ 38,200
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 STD-Power is 1.6 inches shorter.
RX-8 STD-Power
RX-8 High-Power
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
174.4
106.3
176
174.4 in
Length
176 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
RX-8 STD-Power
RX-8 High-Power
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.58 %
General
RX-8 STD-Power
RX-8 High-Power
SE
Generation
SE
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 manual transmission
Engine
RX-8 STD-Power
RX-8 High-Power
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
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
228 hp
RX-8 High-Power
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
RX-8 High-Power
Performance
RX-8 STD-Power
RX-8 High-Power
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
RX-8 High-Power
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RX-8 STD-Power
RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
20 mpg
RX-8 High-Power
16 mpg
city
15 mpg
29 mpg
highway
26 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
357 mi
Range
351 mi
RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
351 mi
RX-8 High-Power
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).
217.9 kWh
RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
217.9 kWh
RX-8 High-Power
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RX-8 STD-Power
RX-8 High-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
