Compare Subaru BRZ vs Mazda RX-8

Variants
MT
AT
Renesis 2003
40th Anniversary
Revolution High-Power
Challenge High-Power
Type S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
290 L / 10.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
7.2 L / 7.6 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.4 L / 5.7 qt
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
61.0 L / 16.1 gal
Passengers
4
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.8 m / 35.4 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Length
4240 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width
1775 mm / 69.9 in
Track Width | Front
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Track Width | Rear
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheelbase
2570 mm / 101.2 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.0 m / 118.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
0.30
Towing Capacity
695 kg / 1532 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Engine
FA20D
13B
Engine | Bore
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.0:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
1.3 L / 79.8 cu-in / 1308.0 cc
Engine | Power
200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 6400-6600 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol rotary2 engine
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2020

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
84%
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Low center of gravity
  • Good balance
  • Compact engine and lightweight chassis
  • Glorious 9000rpm redline
  • Great weight distribution
  • Double-wishbone + multilink suspension setup
  • Great handling characteristics
Cons
  • Down on engine power
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Not a thoroughbred

Price

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