Compare 2006 Mazda RX-8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,435 | $26,320 | $23,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,458 | $24,188 | $21,759 |
| Destination | $560 | $720 | $670 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Leather |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 Performance | 7 Acura/Bose |
| Amplifier | Optional | 480W | Standard |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto Off |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | SecuriLock(R) | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Lip |
| Front Tires | P225/55VR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/55ZR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/45VR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Painted Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Aluminum | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 4.6L V-8 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | SOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.30 | 3.55 | 4.77 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.3 " | 188.0 " | 172.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 73.9 " | 67.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 52.8 " | 54.5 " | 54.9 " |
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 4.6L V-8 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 212 @ 7,500 Rpm | 300 @ 5,750 Rpm | 201 @ 7,800 Rpm |
| Torque | 159 @ 5,500 Rpm | 320 @ 4,500 Rpm | 140 @ 7,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 31 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.9 Seconds | 5.6 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.3 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | 105 Mph | 91 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.15/9.45 " | 3.55/3.54 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,075 Lbs. | 3,483 Lbs. | 2,840 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,854 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 107.1 " | 101.2 " |
| Front Track | 58.9 " | 62.3 " | 58.5 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 62.5 " | 58.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 19.0 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 42.7 " | 43.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 " | 30.3 " | 29.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.2 " | 38.6 " | 37.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 34.7 " | 34.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 53.6 " | 51.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.1 " | 46.8 " | 46.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 55.4 " | 52.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 53.4 " | 51.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 25.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. | 81 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
