Car comparison

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIvsMazda 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

2.0 16V TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCoupe2006-2009
VS

Mazda RX-8

1.3 Wankel

192 hp1308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    232 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,373 kg
    3,027 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
200hp149kW
192hp143kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
216Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,539kg3,393lb
1,373kg3,027lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
98.8s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.0s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
35.6s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
575km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
4
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
55L
61L
CO2 emissions-
267g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIMazda RX-8 1.3 WankelPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI5,100 rpm1,800 rpm5,350 rpm
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7,000 rpm2,500 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.6 s
34.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI has 8 hp more than Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel and Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
216 Nm
159 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
1,373 kg
3,027 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
232 km/h
144 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI7.8 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel7.2 s

Although Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI 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 2.0 16V TFSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI and Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel: 2.4 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
671 km
417 mi
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
575 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.8 s
232 km/h
144 mph
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
192 hp
143 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 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
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
4 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenEos2.0 16V TFSIMazdaRX-81.3 Wankel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
216 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
1,373 kg
3,027 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
4 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
671 km
417 mi
575 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
267 g/km
Trunk score
205 L
7.2 cu ft
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
VehicleVolkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSIMazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Eos 2.0 16V TFSI

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 95 km (59 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 166 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 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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