The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ THP 200 (13 - 15) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 31,700
€ 32,300
€ 31,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot RCZ THP 200 is 5.6 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mazda RX-8 High-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 THP 200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3111 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.93 %
General
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
4J
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
197 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
197 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
203 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
203 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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15.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
15.79 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
35 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
42 mpg
highway
27 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
510 mi
Range
339 mi
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
510 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
127 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
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
127 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ THP 200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
814 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
