Compare 2008 Mazda RX-8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $31,370 | $37,320 | $22,770 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,011 | $34,803 | $21,313 |
| Destination | $650 | $675 | $675 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Simulated Suede/leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 9 Bose(R) | 14 Kicker | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | 322W | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD And Digital Media | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Sentry Key | N/A |
| 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Surround | N/A |
| 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Wing |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/45ZR20.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/45VR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 255/45ZR10 | N/A |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Forged Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 6.1L V-8 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | OHV | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-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 | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Bilstein | Bilstein | 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 | Bilstein | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | AUTOSTICK(R) | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 4-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.44 | 3.06 | 4.04 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.3 " | 197.7 " | 173.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 75.7 " | 69.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 52.8 " | 57.0 " | 52.4 " |
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 6.1L V-8 | 2.7L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 232 @ 8,500 Rpm | 425 @ 6,200 Rpm | 172 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 159 @ 5,500 Rpm | 420 @ 4,800 Rpm | 181 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 5.4 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 13.8 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 96 Mph | 103 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 59 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.15/9.45 " | 4.06/3.58 " | 3.41/2.95 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,045 Lbs. | 4,140 Lbs. | 3,010 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,810 Lbs. | 5,300 Lbs. | 3,828 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 116.0 " | 99.6 " |
| Front Track | 58.9 " | 64.0 " | 59.1 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 63.1 " | 59.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 16.7 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .35 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 42.0 " | 43.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 " | 32.6 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 36.8 " | 39.5 " | 36.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 37.4 " | 34.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 54.7 " | 51.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.1 " | 51.4 " | 44.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 58.2 " | 53.9 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 53.9 " | 50.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 94 Cu.ft. | 82 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. | 14.5 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 | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
