Compare 2010 Mazda RX-8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $26,645 | $23,245 | $26,750 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $24,664 | $22,610 | $25,396 |
| Destination | $795 | $750 | $750 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Driver Side |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Urethane | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Ashtray | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| 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 Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | 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 | N/A | 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 | 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 | N/A | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth/leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | XM 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 |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 10 Infinity |
| Amplifier | N/A | 368W | 360W |
| 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 | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| 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 | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | N/A | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | Sentry Key | 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 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 | 60 Months/100,000 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 | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Wing |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P215/65HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/40YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 245/40YR19 |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Machined Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 3.5L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | SOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
| 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 | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | Touring | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm | 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 | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | AUTOSTICK | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.78 | 2.87 | 3.91 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 175.6 " | 197.7 " | 182.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 75.7 " | 73.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 52.8 " | 57.3 " | 54.5 " |
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 3.5L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 232 @ 8,500 Rpm | 250 @ 6,400 Rpm | 210 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 159 @ 5,500 Rpm | 250 @ 3,800 Rpm | 223 @ 2,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 21 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.2 Seconds | 7.1 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds | 15.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 96 Mph | 90 Mph | 87 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 58 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.15/9.45 " | 3.78/3.19 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,064 Lbs. | 3,719 Lbs. | 3,294 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,818 Lbs. | N/A | 4,255 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 116.0 " | 111.0 " |
| Front Track | 59.1 " | 63.0 " | 63.0 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 63.1 " | 63.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 16.7 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | .35 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 42.0 " | 44.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 " | 32.6 " | 30.3 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.2 " | 39.3 " | 39.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.8 " | 37.4 " | 34.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 54.6 " | 56.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.1 " | 48.6 " | 49.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 58.2 " | 56.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 53.9 " | 52.8 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. | 10.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. | 10.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 16.9 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
