Car comparison

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelvsRenault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

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

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Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

240 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009
VS

Renault Megane II Coupe

RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2004-2005

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    682 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaRX-81.3 WankelRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
240hp179kW
224hp167kW
Torque
216Nm159lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,728kg3,810lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
87.1s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
535km332mi
Calculated
682km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,308cc80cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,228mm166in
Width
1,770mm70in
2,026mm80in
Height
1,340mm53in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,617mm103in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,517mm60in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
290L
330L
Max trunk volume-
1,190L
Doors
4
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
61L
60L
CO2 emissions-
209g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelRenault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16VPowerTorque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm7,500 rpm8,450 rpm
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaRX-81.3 WankelRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
240 hp
179 kW
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel has 16 hp more than Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 16 hp (12 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
1,355 kg
2,987 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
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
236 km/h
147 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V6.5 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 2.6 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
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
682 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 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
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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V 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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
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
RenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaRX-81.3 WankelRenaultMegane II CoupeRS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
535 km
332 mi
682 km
424 mi
CO2 score
-
209 g/km
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 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 WankelRenault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Megane II Coupe RS 2.0 Turbo 16V

  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 147 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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