Mazda RX-8
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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3.2 V6
Comparison overview
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Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful250 hp186 kW
- Lightest1,345 kg2,965 lb
- Best power-to-weight186 hp/t139 kW/t5.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk290 L
- Best overall score56/100
- Best performance score58/100
- Best practicality score53/100
Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6
- Highest torque330 Nm243 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range598 km371 mi
- Best economy score82/100
Specification comparison
| Model | MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | VolkswagenEos3.2 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 250hp186kW | 250hp186kW |
| Torque | 216Nm159lb-ft | 330Nm243lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,345kg2,965lb | 1,539kg3,393lb |
| Gross weight | 1,820kg4,012lb | 2,000kg4,409lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 247 km/h 153 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 83.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 97.4s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 22.8s 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 | 15.8L/100 km14.9mpg US17.9mpg UK | 13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.5s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb Calculated | 162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 161Nm/t107lb-ft/ton Calculated | 214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 535km332mi Calculated | 598km371mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,308cc80cu in | 3,168cc193cu in |
| Length | 4,325mm170in | 4,407mm174in |
| Width | 1,780mm70in | 1,791mm71in |
| Height | 1,330mm52in | 1,443mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700mm106in | 2,578mm101in |
| Front track | 1,490mm59in | 1,545mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,500mm59in | 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 Wankel: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 8,500 rpm | 7,500 rpm | 8,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenEos3.2 V6 | 6,250 rpm | 2,750 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | VolkswagenEos3.2 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 | 22.8 s | 29.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 | 12.2 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.5 s | 15.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 163 km/h 101 mph | 153 km/h 95 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 250 hp 186 kW |
| VolkswagenEos3.2 V6 | 250 hp 186 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 1,345 kg 2,965 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 6.5 s |
| VolkswagenEos3.2 V6 | 7.3 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 186 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 250 hp 186 kW | 6.5 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | 186 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 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
| Vehicle | MazdaRX-81.3 Wankel | VolkswagenEos3.2 V6 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 250 hp 186 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 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 247 km/h 153 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,345 kg 2,965 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 186 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel | Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6 |
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| Consumption | 11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK | 9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.95 LC100 km | 16.10 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 32.11 LC100 mi | 25.91 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal | 1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,993 LC/year | 2,415 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel
- Is 194 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 85 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Volkswagen Eos 3.2 V6
- Has 114 Nm more
- Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- 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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