Compare 2008 Mazda RX-8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,435 | $22,770 | $28,599 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,458 | $21,313 | $27,045 |
| Destination | $650 | $675 | $675 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | 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 | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leatherette |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 9 Rockford Fosgate |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Rockford Fosgate |
| Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | 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 | Curtain 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | Driveline | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | N/A | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Liftgate | 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 | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/45VR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P235/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | 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 | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 2.7L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | DOHC | SOHC |
| 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 | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| 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 | Multi-link |
| 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 | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | SHIFTRONIC | Sportronic |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 4-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.44 | 4.04 | 3.78 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.3 " | 173.0 " | 179.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 69.3 " | 72.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 52.8 " | 52.4 " | 53.8 " |
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 2.7L V-6 | 3.8L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 232 @ 8,500 Rpm | 172 @ 6,000 Rpm | 263 @ 5,750 Rpm |
| Torque | 159 @ 5,500 Rpm | 181 @ 3,800 Rpm | 260 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds | 6.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 14.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 96 Mph | 85 Mph | 95 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 62 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.15/9.45 " | 3.41/2.95 " | 3.74/3.54 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,045 Lbs. | 3,010 Lbs. | 3,483 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,810 Lbs. | 3,828 Lbs. | 4,288 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 99.6 " | 101.4 " |
| Front Track | 58.9 " | 59.1 " | 61.8 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 59.1 " | 61.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.9 '' | 20.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .34 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 43.1 " | 42.8 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 " | 29.9 " | 29.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.2 " | 36.5 " | 37.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.7 " | 34.1 " | 34.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 51.6 " | 53.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.1 " | 44.7 " | 44.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 53.9 " | 54.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 50.6 " | 51.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. | 15.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 82 Cu.ft. | 80 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 17.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 4 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
