Mazda RX-8
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Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelvsAUDI TT Coupe (8N) · Facelift 2000 1.8 T sport
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI TT Coupe (8N) · Facelift 2000
1.8 T sport
Comparison overview
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
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Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
- Fastest top speed255 km/h158 mph Unrestricted240 km/h149 mph Restricted
- Most powerful240 hp179 kW
- Lightest1,330 kg2,932 lb
- Best power-to-weight180 hp/t135 kW/t5.5 kg/hp
- Largest trunk290 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best practicality score53/100
AUDI TT Coupe (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T sport
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.9 s
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range667 km414 mi
- Best performance score60/100
- Best economy score82/100
Specification comparison
| Model | MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 240hp179kW | 240hp179kW |
| Torque | 216Nm159lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,330kg2,932lb | 1,390kg3,064lb |
| Gross weight | 1,728kg3,810lb | 1,775kg3,913lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Calculated | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 82.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph Calculated | 75.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 23.5s Calculated | 22.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated | 5.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK | 9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.5s Calculated | 14.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb Calculated | 173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton Calculated | 230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 535km332mi Calculated | 667km414mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,308cc80cu in | 1,781cc109cu in |
| Length | 4,435mm175in | 4,041mm159in |
| Width | 1,770mm70in | 1,764mm69in |
| Height | 1,340mm53in | 1,343mm53in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm106in | 2,429mm96in |
| Front track | 1,500mm59in | 1,528mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,505mm59in | 1,505mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 290L | 210L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 540L |
| Doors | 4 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 61L | 62L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 223g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
- AUDI TT Coupe (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T sport: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 8,200 rpm | 7,500 rpm | 8,450 rpm |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 5,700 rpm | 2,300-5,000 rpm | 5,950 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 5.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 5.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 23.5 s | 22.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph Likely limited | 250 km/h 155 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.6 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 11.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.5 s | 14.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 162 km/h 101 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 240 hp 179 kW |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 240 hp 179 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 216 Nm 159 lb-ft |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 250 km/h 155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 6.5 s |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 5.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI TT Coupe (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T sport and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 0.6 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI TT Coupe (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T sport and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 2.1 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 535 km 332 mi |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 667 km 414 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 240 hp 179 kW | 6.5 s | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 240 hp 179 kW | 5.9 s | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel |
| 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport |
| 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI TT Coupe (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T sport 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | AUDITT Coupe (8N)Facelift 20001.8 T sport | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 240 hp 179 kW | 240 hp 179 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 216 Nm 159 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 5.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 255 km/h158 mph Restricted 240 km/h149 mph | 250 km/h 155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,330 kg 2,932 lb | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.4 L/100 km 20.6 mpg US 24.8 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km 25.3 mpg US 30.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 535 km 332 mi | 667 km 414 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 223 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 290 L 10.2 cu ft | 210 L 7.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 180 hp/t 135 kW/t 5.5 kg/hp | 173 hp/t 129 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel | AUDI TT Coupe (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T sport |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK | 9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.95 LC100 km | 16.28 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi | 26.19 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal | 1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,993 LC/year | 2,441 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
- Is 60 kg lighter
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 80 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
AUDI TT Coupe (8N) Facelift 2000 1.8 T sport
- Has 104 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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