Compare 2009 Mazda RX-8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,435 | $30,800 | $27,210 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,470 | $27,802 | $24,979 |
| Destination | $750 | $650 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leatherette | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 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 | 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 | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | N/A | 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/metal-look | Urethane |
| 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 | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 6-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | 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 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | 480W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 3 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Optional | 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 | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | SecuriLock(R) |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Two-tone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Surround | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 3 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Split Swing-out | Trunk |
| 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 | Optional | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | Exterior Power Tilting Glass With Sunshade | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P205/45WR17.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P235/55ZR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Painted Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 1.6L I-4 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | DOHC | SOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 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 | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Firm | 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 | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.78 | 3.65 | 3.31 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 175.6 " | 155.9 " | 187.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 66.3 " | 73.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 52.8 " | 56.4 " | 55.4 " |
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 1.6L I-4 | 4.6L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 232 @ 8,500 Rpm | 208 @ 6,000 Rpm | 300 @ 5,750 Rpm |
| Torque | 159 @ 5,500 Rpm | 192 @ 1,850 Rpm | 320 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.2 Seconds | 6.6 Seconds | 5.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds | 14.0 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 96 Mph | 91 Mph | 105 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 63 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.15/9.45 " | 3.03/3.38 " | 3.55/3.54 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,064 Lbs. | 2,888 Lbs. | 3,483 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,818 Lbs. | 3,704 Lbs. | N/A |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 1,929 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 1,863 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | N/A | 816 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 100.3 " | 107.1 " |
| Front Track | 59.1 " | 57.2 " | 62.4 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 57.5 " | 63.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 18.0 '' | 18.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .36 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 41.4 " | 42.7 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 " | 32.3 " | 30.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.2 " | 39.0 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 37.7 " | 34.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | N/A | 53.6 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.1 " | N/A | 46.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 50.3 " | 55.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 45.9 " | 53.4 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 9.2 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 32.8 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | N/A | 85 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | poor |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | poor |
