Car comparison

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6vsMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

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

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Volkswagen Eos

3.2 V6

250 hp3168 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

231 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • 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
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.4 L/100 km
    17.6 mpg US
    21.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    598 km
    371 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,379 kg
    3,040 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    168 hp/t
    125 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEos3.2 V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
250hp186kW
231hp172kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
211Nm156lb-ft
Curb weight
1,539kg3,393lb
1,379kg3,040lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
97.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
72.6s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
598km371mi
Calculated
545km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,168cc193cu in
1,308cc80cu in
Length
4,407mm174in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,791mm71in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,340mm53in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,553mm61in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
205L
290L
Max trunk volume
380L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
61L
CO2 emissions-
284g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6Mazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEos3.2 V66,250 rpm2,750 rpm6,500 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel8,200 rpm5,500 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenEos3.2 V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
26.7 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6 has 19 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: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
211 Nm
156 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,379 kg
3,040 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
247 km/h
153 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.2 V67.3 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel6.4 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: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6 and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 2.0 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
598 km
371 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
545 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.3 s
247 km/h
153 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
231 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
234 km/h
145 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
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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 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
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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
VolkswagenEos3.2 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.3 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 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
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
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenEos3.2 V6MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
250 hp
186 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
211 Nm
156 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
1,379 kg
3,040 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,340 mm
52.8 in
Range score
598 km
371 mi
545 km
338 mi
CO2 score
-
284 g/km
Trunk score
205 L
7.2 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 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
VehicleVolkswagen Eos 3.2 V6Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 119 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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