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Mazda RX 7 III (FD)

Wankel Twin Turbo

239 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-2000

Comparison overview

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Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    358 hp
    267 kW
  • Highest torque
    456 Nm
    336 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    280 hp/t
    209 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    685 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    160 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    41/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
Power
358hp267kW+119 hp
311hp232kW+72 hp
282hp210kW+43 hp
239hp178kW
Torque
456Nm336lb-ft+162 Nm
397Nm293lb-ft+103 Nm
359Nm265lb-ft+65 Nm
294Nm217lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,280kg2,822lb
1,280kg2,822lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,500kg3,307lb
1,500kg3,307lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.6s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.1 s
Calculated
61.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-5.6 s
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.1 s
Calculated
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s-1.2 s
4.5s-0.8 s
4.8s-0.5 s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
12.2s-6.2 s
Calculated
13.7s-4.7 s
Calculated
15.5s-2.9 s
Calculated
18.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.0s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.4s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.8s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
220hp/t164kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km425mi
Calculated
685km425mi
Calculated
685km425mi
Calculated
685km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,308cc80cu in
1,308cc80cu in
1,308cc80cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,285mm169in
4,285mm169in
4,285mm169in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,230mm48in
1,230mm48in
1,230mm48in
1,230mm48in
Wheelbase
2,465mm97in
2,465mm97in
2,465mm97in
2,465mm97in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
1,460mm57in
Trunk volume
160L
160L
160L
160L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
4
4
4
4
Fuel tank
76L
76L
76L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hpMazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2) 311 hpMazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1) 282 hpMazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo 239 hpPowerTorque
  • Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2) 311 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1) 282 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo 239 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hp6,500 rpm5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hp6,500 rpm5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hp6,500 rpm5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp6,500 rpm5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
13.7 s
15.5 s
18.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
12.8 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
198 km/h
123 mph
191 km/h
119 mph
183 km/h
114 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hp has 119 hp more than Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo 239 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo 239 hp and Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hp: 119 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hp and Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo 239 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2) 311 hp and Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1) 282 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hp
358 hp
267 kW
4.1 s
292 km/h
181 mph
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hp
311 hp
232 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hp
282 hp
210 kW
4.8 s
273 km/h
170 mph
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
5.3 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
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hp
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hp
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 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
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hp
Power
311 hp
232 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hp
Power
282 hp
210 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hp 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 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
4.1 s
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
4.5 s
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
5.3 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 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3)358 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2)311 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1)282 hpMazdaRX 7 III (FD)Wankel Twin Turbo239 hp
Power
358 hp
267 kW
311 hp
232 kW
282 hp
210 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
456 Nm
336 lb-ft
397 Nm
293 lb-ft
359 Nm
265 lb-ft
294 Nm
217 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
11.1 L/100 km
21.2 mpg US
25.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Range score
685 km
425 mi
685 km
425 mi
685 km
425 mi
685 km
425 mi
Trunk score
160 L
5.7 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
220 hp/t
164 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hpMazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 2) 311 hpMazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 1) 282 hpMazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo 239 hp
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 LC/year2,914 LC/year2,914 LC/year2,914 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda RX 7 III (FD) Wankel Twin Turbo (Stage 3) 358 hp

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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