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Comparison Mazda MX-5 III (facelift 2008) 2.0 (161 Hp) & Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel (250 Hp)


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Mazda MX-5 III (facelift 2008) 2.0 (161 Hp)
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Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel (250 Hp)
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Brand: Mazda Mazda
Model: MX-5 RX-8
Generation: MX-5 III (facelift 2008) RX-8
Engine / modification: 2.0 (161 Hp) 1.3 Wankel (250 Hp)
Production start: 2008 year 2003 year
Production end: 2012 year 2009 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Coupe
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 2 4
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 10.5 l/100 km 15.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 5.9 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 7.6 l/100 km 11.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 61 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
Power: 161 hp 250 hp
Max power in: 7000 rpm. 8500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 213 km/h 250 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.6 sec 6.5 sec
Torque: 188 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 216 Nm @ 7500 rpm.
Engine position: Front, transverse Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1999 cm3 1308 cm3
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Rotary (Wankel)
Valvetrain: DOHC -
Number of cylinders: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.8 10
Piston Stroke: 83.1 mm
Cylinder Bore: 87.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 4020 mm 4325 mm
Width: 1720 mm 1780 mm
Height: 1330 mm
Wheelbase: 2330 mm 2700 mm
Front track: 1490 mm 1490 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1495 mm 1500 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 290 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone The depreciated rack
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent Helical spring
Max weight: 1375 kg 1820 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1090 kg 1345 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10 m
Tire size: 205/45 R17 245/45 R18
Wheel rims size: R17 R18