The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160 (13 - 15) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 31,700
€ 29,600
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot RCZ HDi 160 is 5.6 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
53.6
72.6
83
52.8
69.7
77.6
72.6 in
Width
69.7 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
53.6 in
Height
52.8 in
102.8
168.8
106.3
174.4
168.8 in
Length
174.4 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3276 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.92 %
General
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
4J
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
161 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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20.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
20.35 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
47 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
56 mpg
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
684 mi
Range
357 mi
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
684 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
200.8 kWh
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
102.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ HDi 160
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
747 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
