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Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelvsAlfa Romeo GTV (916) · Facelift 2003 3.2 V6

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

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Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

250 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009
VS

Alfa Romeo GTV (916) · Facelift 2003

3.2 V6

240 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2004

Comparison overview

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Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    186 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.8 L/100 km
    14.9 mpg US
    17.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    535 km
    332 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
216Nm159lb-ft
289Nm213lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,855kg4,090lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
85.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
535km332mi
Calculated
530km330mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,308cc80cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,325mm170in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,776mm70in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,490mm59in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
290L
155L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelAlfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,500 rpm7,500 rpm8,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
1,445 kg
3,186 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

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

Although Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has more power, Alfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
240 hp
179 kW
6.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
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

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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
Alfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
6.3 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaRX-81.3 WankelAlfa RomeoGTV (916)Facelift 20033.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
289 Nm
213 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
13.2 L/100 km
17.8 mpg US
21.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,325 mm
170.3 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
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
Range score
535 km
332 mi
530 km
330 mi
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
155 L
5.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelAlfa Romeo GTV (916) Facelift 2003 3.2 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK13.2 L/100 km17.8 mpg US21.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km23.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi37.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,980 L523 US gal436 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,465 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 km (3 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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 torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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