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Alfa Romeo GTV (916) · Facelift 2003 3.2 V6vsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo GTV (916) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2004
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

240 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    535 km
    332 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
240hp179kW
240hp179kW
Torque
289Nm213lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
1,728kg3,810lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
84.9s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km330mi
Calculated
535km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,179cc194cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,435mm175in
Width
1,776mm70in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,318mm52in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
155L
290L
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
70L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm7,500 rpm8,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
23.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
240 hp
179 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
216 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,330 kg
2,932 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
255 km/h
158 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66.3 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
530 km
330 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
535 km
332 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
255 km/h
158 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
240 hp
179 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,435 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
530 km
330 mi
535 km
332 mi
Trunk score
155 L
5.5 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.10 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.18 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,465 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

  • Has 73 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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