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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6vsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3)

3.2 FSI V6

265 hp3197 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2011
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

250 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.6 L/100 km
    20.3 mpg US
    24.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    793 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,345kg2,965lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.6L/100 km20.3mpg US24.4mpg UK
15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t107lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
793km493mi
Calculated
535km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,197cc195cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,625mm182in
4,325mm170in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,751mm108in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,590mm63in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,577mm62in
1,500mm59in
Trunk volume
455L
290L
Max trunk volume
829L
-
Doors
2
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
65L
61L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V66,500 rpm3,000-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,500 rpm7,500 rpm8,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 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
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6 has 15 hp more than Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
330 Nm
243 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,345 kg
2,965 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V66.4 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6 and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6 and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 3.2 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
793 km
493 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
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

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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 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
AUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA5 Coupe (8T3)3.2 FSI V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,625 mm
182.1 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
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
Range score
793 km
493 mi
535 km
332 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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
VehicleAUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A5 Coupe (8T3) 3.2 FSI V6

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 114 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 258 km (160 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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