Car comparison

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelvsVolkswagen Eos 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

240 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009
VS

Volkswagen Eos

3.2 V6

250 hp3168 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,330 kg
    2,932 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    180 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6

  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    598 km
    371 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaRX-81.3 WankelVolkswagenEos3.2 V6
Power
240hp179kW
250hp186kW
Torque
216Nm159lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,330kg2,932lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight
1,728kg3,810lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
97.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
180hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
535km332mi
Calculated
598km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,308cc80cu in
3,168cc193cu in
Length
4,435mm175in
4,407mm174in
Width
1,770mm70in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,340mm53in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,700mm106in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,505mm59in
1,553mm61in
Trunk volume
290L
205L
Max trunk volume-
380L
Doors
4
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
61L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelVolkswagen Eos 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm7,500 rpm8,450 rpm
VolkswagenEos3.2 V66,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaRX-81.3 WankelVolkswagenEos3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
29.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
153 km/h
95 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6 has 10 hp more than Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6: 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
330 Nm
243 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
1,539 kg
3,393 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
247 km/h
153 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V67.3 s

Although Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6 has more power, Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6: 0.8 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6 and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 2.2 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
598 km
371 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.3 s
247 km/h
153 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaRX-81.3 WankelVolkswagenEos3.2 V6
Power
240 hp
179 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
4,407 mm
173.5 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
535 km
332 mi
598 km
371 mi
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
205 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
180 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 WankelVolkswagen Eos 3.2 V6
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 209 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 114 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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